The union is much more than me, and when you think... -Andy Stern

The union is much more than me, and when you think the union is you and it's not about who you represent, I think you've sort of lost your morals and focus and the purpose of your leadership.

Andy Stern , Activist
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Andy Stern is an American labor leader and political activist. He served as the president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), one of the largest labor unions in the United States. Stern has been involved in advocating for workers' rights, healthcare reform, and economic policies that promote social justice. His work has made a significant impact on labor movements and policy discussions in the United States.

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The union is much more than me, and when you think the union is you and it's not about who you represent, I think you've sort of lost your morals and ...
And I think we understand we cannot make social change for all workers until we have enough strength, membership strength, and at the same time having...
Unions should not be lapdogs to a political party, they should be watchdogs for their members' interests....
The AFL-CIO is a structure that divides workers' strength by allowing each union to organize in any industry, then bargain on its own, even when worke...
It has no enforceable standards to stop a union from conspiring with employers to keep another stronger union out or from negotiating contracts with l...
American workers won't be able to compete fairly for jobs until companies have to pay higher wages in countries like China and India....
Employers need to recognize that the world has changed and there are people who would like to help them provide solution in ways that are new, modern ...
In 1972, I signed a union card for SEIU. And for the last 38 years, 14 as president, it's been my life. I've seen the most miraculous, spectacular thi...
I'm not running from any particular problems, I just want to take some time and figure out in my life where I can keep doing what I'm doing but in a w...
The question is always 'What is the role of a labor movement?' How much is about collective bargaining, how much is about social change for all worker...

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