14+ John Sweeney Quotes On Education, Slavery And Dominique Dunne

John Sweeney is an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1999 to 2007. He was a member of the Republican Party and represented New York's 20th congressional district. After leaving Congress, he became the president of the AFL-CIO, a federation of labor unions, from 2009 to 2017. Following is our collection on famous quotes by John Sweeney on education, slavery, love.

When fewer workers have unions, the standard of living falls for everyone and the gap between the rich and poor grows. — John Sweeney

Clearly, the Global Economy isn't working for workers in China and Indonesia and Burma any more than it is for workers here in the United States. — John Sweeney

Because of GLHR's crusades... we're beginning to learn the awful truth about workers around the world who are slaving away their lives in sweatshops, who are denied the right to join or form a union in order to fight back and provide a better life for their families. — John Sweeney

There is a growing consensus that Globalization must now be reshaped to reflect values broader than simply the freedom of capital. — John Sweeney

Hard-working immigrant workers in this country deserve a real path to citizenship as a part of comprehensive immigration reform...We will continue to work with the immigrant rights community and our allies in Congress to devise a truly comprehensive model that places immigrant and workers' rights at the head of the line. — John Sweeney

It's bad form to mention money-laundering. Instead, you talk about asset-management structures and tax beneficial schemes. — John Sweeney

Safety is a basic human need. People with a sense of security and belonging are stabilized for learning, creating, innovating. A group of wonderfully cared for, confident individuals will generate great ideas. — John Sweeney

The Bush administration staunchly opposed legislation which would preserve overtime pay for all workers. — John Sweeney

I was invincible, at least that's what I wanted you to think, and I wanted me to think it, too. — John Sweeney

We can no longer allow multi-nationalists to parade as agents of progress and democracy in the newspapers, even as they subvert it at the workplace. — John Sweeney

The church acknowledges some Scientologists choose to sever communications with family members who leave. The church says it is a fundamental human right to cease communication with someone. It adds disconnection is used against expelled members and those who attack the church. — John Sweeney

The BBC can be infuriating at times but I love it with a passion. — John Sweeney

People actually get sponsors based on the merits of the Cup, not on the merits of the sailors. — John Sweeney

I think the greedy corporate owners have to be confronted with the fact that they are ignoring their most powerful resource - their workers. — John Sweeney

Life Lessons by John Sweeney

1. John Sweeney's work highlights the importance of standing up for the rights of working people and fighting for economic justice.
2. He demonstrated the power of organizing and mobilizing people to effect change, and showed that it is possible to win victories against powerful corporate interests.
3. His legacy provides an example of how to use political power to make a difference in the lives of everyday people.