Some of the most inspirational leaders from the labor movement raised their voices for working people at AFGE's 2016 National Leadership Meeting in Philadelphia, PA.
Here are a few memorable quotes from our brothers and sisters fighting for solidarity. Together we can build a future where working people from all walks of life have a seat at the table.
Share the words that shape our movement:
Tweet the quote from Mary Kay Henry
Tweet the quote from Tefere Gebre
Tweet the quote from Lee Saunders
Tweet the quote from Carmen Berkley
Tweet the quote from Marc Bayard
Tweet the quote from Jon Soltz
Tweet the quote from Representative Boyle
Tweet the quote from Bobby Harnage
Tweet the quote from Lauren Spangler
Tweet the quote from Jamal Watkins
Born in Kentucky during segregation, Augusta Y. Thomas spent her entire life fighting for racial equality and union rights. AFGE will continue to honor her memory and her unforgettable words.
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Ken Blaylock, a native of North Carolina, was elected national president at the 1976 AFGE National Convention. The passage of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 was one of Blaylock’s greatest achievements as AFGE national president.
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Our AFGE family suffered two incredible losses last week, as two of our most iconic former national officers died on Wednesday.
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