The union movement has been the best middle class job creating program that America has ever had, and it doesn't cost the government a dime.
Andy SternThe question is always 'What is the role of a labor movement?' How much is about collective bargaining, how much is about social change for all workers?
Andy SternRepublicans have been very successful. There are three things Americans dont like: big unions, big government and big corporations. So Republicans go after big government and big unions, and only talk about small businesses.
Andy SternIn 1972, I signed a union card for SEIU. And for the last 38 years, 14 as president, it's been my life. I've seen the most miraculous, spectacular things. But there's a time to learn, a time to lead and a time to leave.
Andy Stern