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… Chicago, IL By joining together in unions, American working men and women improve their lives and gain a voice at work. Union membership is the single most effective means for working families to gain a voice on the job, in the political life of our nation, in the global economy and in our communities. And when … our democracy is stronger and America works better. That, in fact, is why unions exist: the mission of the AFL-CIO is to improve the lives of working families and bring social and economic justice to our nation. To deliver on our mission, we …

… the labor movement as an activist within his local pilots' council. In recognition of his leadership and ability, he rose to represent all Eastern pilots on ALPA's Contract Negotiating Committee, and, as one of the union's most accomplished … on Labor Standards. He joined ALPA's national staff in 1985 as the union's executive administrator and was elected to his first term as ALPA president in 1991. He was first elected as a member of the AFL-CIO Executive Council in 1995, and … the highest quality of service for airline passengers through the industry's most turbulent years of change and challenge to airline industry workers. He brought the same commitment to his service to the AFL-CIO where his valuable experience and …