John Sweeney
John Sweeney
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth9 August 1955
CountryUnited States of America
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I think we will see a united labor movement again. When workers unite they're stronger. The same goes for unions.
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In the 'Nike Economy,' there are no standards, no borders and no rules. Clearly, the global economy isn't working for workers in China and Indonesia and Burma any more than it is for workers here in the United States.
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The AFL-CIO needs a strong and united Teamsters union, and it needs the involvement of Jim Hoffa. I look forward to sitting down with him at his first opportunity.
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It's not these locals' fault that their national unions left the A.F.L.-C.I.O., and it's not working people's fault. They shouldn't have to bear the brunt of a decision by their leadership. Solidarity charters will allow unions to work together and let working people still benefit from a united grass-roots movement.
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Clearly, the Global Economy isn't working for workers in China and Indonesia and Burma any more than it is for workers here in the United States.
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People actually get sponsors based on the merits of the Cup, not on the merits of the sailors.
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Over the last several years, we've been able to find positions for all our graduates. Anyone who wanted a position got one, more or less.
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Our task is not to make societies safe for globalization, but to make the global system safe for decent societies.
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We will look to the lessons of the Maryland victory as we move forward with out 'Fair Share Health Care' initiative.
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We will be working together at the UNI conference. Every single union, whether in the AFL-CIO or outside, should be heavily focused on organizing.
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Why should a company like Wal-Mart - who made $10 billion last year alone - be able to force taxpayers to foot the bill for their health-care costs?
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Why should a company like Wal-Mart -- who made $10 billion last year alone -- be able to force taxpayers to foot the bill for their health-care costs?
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We've decided it's time for us to take a stand.
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We have serious constitutional concerns about how the legislature drafted this portion of their budget. And I would not venture to speculate on whether the governor will veto this item.