Political Quotes

“Today I pay tribute to my late friend, Rich Trumka. Rich was a labor giant who dedicated his life to fighting for workers and giving them a voice. His death was a huge and sudden loss for all of us, especially the working people of this country--even those who never knew him. Rich was a friend to all, and many of us were lucky enough to know him personally. I first met Rich at an AFL meeting in Cherry Hill, NJ, when I was a labor leader in South Jersey, and he was raising money for coalminers on strike back in the 80s. From there, I was lucky to work with Rich for three decades, from his time with the Mineworkers to his leadership at AFL-CIO. Rich improved the lives of workers by leading winning battles across the nation to secure better benefits, higher wages, and safer working conditions. His memory will live on as he has set the stage for workers to lead the way in the economic recovery. Specifically, Rich was a big proponent of the PRO Act, and now we will work to honor his legacy and ensure this critical piece of legislation becomes law. Because of Rich Trumka, the labor movement will forever be changed for the better. We will continue to push forward and follow the path he paved for so many. His steadfast leadership and powerful voice will be missed by all who had the honor to work with him. My condolences go to his family, loved ones, and all who knew him. ____________________”