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“in 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., called the organized labor movement, ``the principal force that transformed misery and despair into hope and progress.'' And for three decades, Jerry McEntee has been a leader in the quest for that progress. As president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees since 1981, Jerry McEntee has been a driving force in the fight for a better life for American workers. He has dedicated his union's resources to the struggle for greater economic and social justice for every man and woman in this Nation-- regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or disability. And he has literally given American workers a voice. AFSCME has played a role in every struggle to protect collective bargaining rights, equal pay, good benefits, secure retirement, public services and worker opportunity for the last 75 years. And for more than 50 of those years, Jerry has been part of the fight. At the helm of AFSCME, Jerry advocated for every piece of progressive legislation passed in the last three decades. The organization and dedication of Jerry and his 1.6 million brothers and sisters has been invaluable, whether we were raising the minimum wage or passing the Affordable Care Act. And Democrats and our progressive allies are grateful for his leadership and support over the years. As Jerry McEntee announces that he will retire next year from AFSCME's presidency, I am reminded that our work isn't over.…”