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
Our members came together at the union’s 41st National Convention to elect our top three national officers.
Read More
Our union has faced life-threatening challenges before, but these threats are different. We have politicians in the White House, the House, and the Senate who are hell bent on wiping us out. We have never had our union contracts unilaterally annulled, our union volunteers kicked out of offices, our work fighting injustice severely restricted or denied. That’s why this national convention is extremely important. The stakes have never been higher – and that's why our 41st Triennial National Convention is so important.
Read More
With all the new anti-federal employee laws, pending bills, and Executive Orders, you may feel federal employees are the sole target of politicians. In reality, these politicians have been coming after all working people for decades.
Read More
