The union is much more than me, and when you think the union is you and it's not about who you represent, I think you've sort of lost your morals and focus and the purpose of your leadership.

College is about three things: homework, fun, and sleep...but you can only choose two.

The question is always 'What is the role of a labor movement?' How much is about collective bargaining, how much is about social change for all workers?

Employers need to recognize that the world has changed and there are people who would like to help them provide solution in ways that are new, modern and that add value to companies.

The AFL-CIO is a structure that divides workers' strength by allowing each union to organize in any industry, then bargain on its own, even when workers share a common employer.

Once, a union job at GM or AT&T was a bridge to success. Now, a nonunion Wal-Mart job is a bridge to nowhere.

Unions should not be lapdogs to a political party, they should be watchdogs for their members interests.

Workers of the world unite, it's not just a slogan anymore.

I was too much of a victim of the model I created. I tried Change to Win and helping Obama, and then I just ran out of Andy Stern ideas.

The union movement has been the best middle class job creating program that America has ever had, and it doesn't cost the government a dime.

When I left SEIU, we had started this quality public service agenda to say to our members what I think the United Auto Workers learned: that quality is our only job security in the long run.

It was entirely silent and I tried to breathe its peace.

I write for myself, and my goal is bringing that world and that experience of black Americans to life on the stage and giving it a space there.

The race of children possesses magically sagacious powers.

I've always had a great interest in sports that embody the values of commitment, hard work and teamwork - all values I strongly believe in.

David Duchovny is a dream; a dreamboat and a dream. He was so kind... He held my hand after we were done shooting and told me I did great. He's so good at what he does.

If I had to give you one piece of advice it would be this: don't be intimidated by other people's opinions.

Only God and I knew what I meant when I wrote it, now only God knows

You have to pick your places to "step up" and you have you pick your spots. If you're just going to run out there, and, just be what/who you want to be, then you won't be that long.

For the last year his grandma had been slipping in and out of reality. One minute she was as clear as a bell and the next she was calling him Simon. Who was Simon? He had no idea.

One January day, thirty years ago, the little town of Hanover, anchored on a windy Nebraska tableland, was trying not to be blown away.