American Quote by Al N. Green

We still need laws that strengthen rather than weaken unions, and give American workers a voice.

— Barack Obama

Unions continue to be important for raising the standard of living for working Americans, whether or not they happen to be in a union.

— Jason Kander

As we celebrate Labor Day, it is important to recognize the contributions of labor unions' crucial role in building and safeguarding the rights of…

— Al N. Green

Stop demonizing American workers who don't belong to unions who are happy in their jobs.

— Dagen McDowell

We need to fight protectionism with everything that we have because when there's a level playing field and when you have open markets and…

— Condoleezza Rice

And if we truly want a strong and secure middle class, we must restore the ability of labor unions to organize and represent working…

— Martin Luther King III

I think we will see a united labor movement again. When workers unite they're stronger. The same goes for unions.

— John Sweeney

I will strengthen our unions and our middle-class families so that no longer will they be pushed around by employers but will finally have…

— Richard Ojeda

What's going on in this country? Unions stand against those trends. We've got to somehow insulate the robust American economy from this global economy…

— James P. Hoffa

And I believe we should strengthen unions which have formed the bedrock of a strong middle class. It should be easier to bargain collectively.…

— Hillary Clinton

Of course we will continue to work for cheaper electricity in the homes and on the farms of America; for better and cheaper transportation;…

— Franklin D. Roosevelt

There is no better way to improve wages and working conditions in our country than to support the right to unionize. Throughout our history,…

— Jan Schakowsky