"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 and brothers. We'll stand for it. Together. Each of us. To bring out the best in America. To bring out the best in ourselves, and each other."
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Richard Trumka (1949-2021) was a formidable force in American labor advocacy, serving as the President of the AFL-CIO from 2009 until his passing. Born in a coal-mining family in Pennsylvania, Trumka’s roots instilled in him a profound commitment to workers' rights. He rose through the ranks of the United Mine Workers of America, where he championed fair wages and safe working conditions. His legacy is marked by unwavering dedication to social justice and a vision of collective bargaining as a fundamental right, embodying the spirit of the labor movement.
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"Time after time we're told corporations should have freedom from pesky job safety regulations, environmental protections and labor standards - giving working people the freedom to be crushed in collapsing mines, choke on filthy air and get paid too little to live on."
Richard Trumka