Felt Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt

My parents were both union members, and I grew up hearing how important it was to empower workers and have fair labor practices.

— Hilda Solis

The reason why I got involved in labor was, quite honestly, my uncle was a business agent for the laborers union and he fought…

— Marty Walsh

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

I believe in every employee's right to not join a labor union or pay union dues if they so choose.

— Nancy Mace

It's the only - one thing I've learned in the labor movement is solidarity. We can only overcome the challenges if we stand together.

— Marty Walsh

I came from a family where joining a union was the expected thing to do. I've always believed that the relationship between an employer…

— Frances O'Grady

I'm a big believer in the value of labor unions and with what collective effort gets people.

— John Wells

We felt that the employees would take a greater interest in work if they felt they were part of the company.

— William Redington Hewlett

Joining a union makes it more powerful and in turn strengthens the rights of all workers.

— Dawn Foster

I think it is a wise course for laborers to unite to defend their interests.... I think the employer who declines to deal with…

— William Howard Taft

And the success of the union movement, historically, has always been to benefit all working men and women - not just people who belong…

— Warren Beatty

“The best thing, and the most important thing the labor movement cannot do without, and must have and fight to keep, is solidarity.”

— Charles Brandt