Accepted Quote by John L. Lewis

The only sound approach to collective bargaining is to work out an agreement that clarifies the rights and responsibilities of the parties, establishes principles…

— Charles E. Wilson

I support collective bargaining everywhere.

— Ed Schultz

Unions do have a proper role in negotiating for employees and advising employees, but they have to engage with the employer.

— Jim Ratcliffe

The trade agreement has become a rather distinct feature of the American labor movement. ... It is based on the idea that labor shall…

— Mary Ritter Beard

“Now, years later and with Carnegie’s blessing, Frick had launched his plan to further consolidate his rule over their industrial kingdom by destroying the…

— James McGrath Morris

The trade unions are a long-established and essential part of our national life. We take our stand by these pillars of our British society…

— Winston Churchill

Equal pay for equal work is a fundamental concept of labor agreements.

— Gabrielle Carteris

Strong, responsible unions are essential to industrial fair play. Without them the labor bargain is wholly one-sided. The parties to the labor contract must…

— Louis D. Brandeis

To fulfill the promise of economic opportunity, we must remain true to the principle that collective bargaining is a cornerstone of a free society…

— Anonymous

The unions still have a job to do, representing their members' interests to governments and parliaments. And I think collective agreements still have a…

— Jacques Delors

I recently heard young people talking about collective bargaining agreements - I hadn't heard young people use that phrase in forever!

— Cleve Jones

If you don't have collective agreements between unions and employers, governments have to legislate more.

— Jacques Delors