America Quote by Hubert H. Humphrey

The labor movement is people. Our unions have brought millions of men and women together, made them members one of another, and given them…

— John F. Kennedy

The labor movement has a great role to play in our country today.

— Eleanor Roosevelt

In the no-nonsense school of adversity, which we did not choose for ourselves, we are learning how to operate a labor union.

— Cesar Chavez

You in the unions do not yet represent all of labor. But I hope some day you will, because I believe that it is…

— Eleanor Roosevelt

All the time our union was progressing very nicely. There were lectures to make us understand what trades unionism is and our real position…

— Rose Schneiderman

“Jobs also attacked America’s education system, saying that it was hopelessly antiquated and crippled by union work rules. Until the teachers’unions were broken, there…

— Walter Isaacson

There is nothing stronger than the American labor movement. United, we cannot and we will not be turned aside. We'll work for it, sisters…

— Richard Trumka

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'm aware enough, I guess, of American labor history.

— Ani DiFranco

We must continue to advocate for the labor unions that protect workers, power the American economy, and strengthen the lives of Americans.

— Al N. Green

Labor Day is a fitting tribute to the contributions of American workers in industries other than those that recently destroyed America.

— Anonymous

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