Andy Stern
1950
5
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Biography
Andy Stern is an American labor leader who served as the president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) from 1996 to 2010. Under his leadership, SEIU grew to become one of the largest and most influential labor unions in the United States. Stern focused on organizing workers in various industries, advocating for healthcare reform, and supporting progressive causes. He played a significant role in shaping the labor movement and promoting workers' rights during his tenure at SEIU.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The truth, however, is that the only bargaining power American workers have comes from organizing.
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There is no industrial company in the world that is as efficient as a union, and there is no institution as mature and experienced as the labor union.
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Families are struggling. The American dream is under attack. Don't believe anyone who tells you differently.
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The labor movement needs to be focused on building a broad, representative organization, independent of the two political parties.
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People want to hear truth, not talking points.