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… Wages has been recognized and applauded for his impassioned and outspoken advocacy of the rights of working men and women to organize a union to have a strong and powerful voice in their workplaces and in their communities. In every post he has held in his service to … economic justice everywhere. A native of Kansas City, Vice President Wages followed in his father’s footsteps in going to work in a petroleum refinery and in learning the lessons of the value of a strong union.  At the same time, he pursued both …

… movement—and helping men and women organize into unions is a core part of the mission and goals of the AFL-CIO. We seek to build a broad movement of American workers by helping workers organize and creating a strong political and collective … response to the widespread suppression by employers of workers' freedom to choose a union, the AFL-CIO launched the Voice@Work campaign. Through the Voice@Work campaign, our unions are changing the way we organize to expose employer tactics and to … making and maintaining good quality jobs that are essential to creating and sustaining thriving communities. I respect the right of every working person to pursue equality, opportunity, a voice on the job and a better life by forming a union. I …

… has been distinguished by the depth and quality of his dedication of his talents, experience, creativity and skill to the best interests of the members of his union, the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, and to the freedom and well-being … world as an eloquent spokesperson for the rights of all workers in all countries to enjoy freedom of association and the right to organize a democratic, free trade union so that they can achieve better lives for themselves and their families. … and political education and economic policy development. Under his stewardship, the Bricklayers have benefited from his work to strengthen collective bargaining achievements, expand apprenticeship and training opportunities, improve job safety, …

… of the United Steelworkers of America, is acknowledged and applauded as an outspoken and eloquent advocate of the right of men and women to organize a union and to speak out with a powerful and free voice in their workplaces, in their communities and in their country. A native of Granite City, Illinois, Becker began work in a steel mill there in 1944, and from that time, rose through the ranks of USWA Local 4804 to become its president.  …

… Moe Biller has served the members of the American Postal Workers Union with his innovative and vigorous dedication to the best interests of his members and their families.  At the same time, he has been a strong and eloquent advocate of … equal rights and human dignity for working people around the world. Born on New York’s Lower East Side, Biller went to work at the post office in New York in 1937 where he quickly became active in union activities and held a succession of …

… Chicago, IL Over his lifetime of services to the men and women of the AFL-CIO, Vice President Robert Georgine has been an eloquent advocate for growth, progress and … later becoming an apprentice and member of Lathers Local 74 where he was quickly recognized for his ability and elected to leadership posts in the local.  He was named as an Assistant to the President of the national union, and in 1970, at the age of 37, he was elected the General President of the Lathers. …

… In the years before his election as president of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union (ILGWU) and later to the AFL-CIO Executive Council in 1986, Vice President Mazur had devoted his entire career to the service of the members of his union.  Starting out as an ILGWU local organizer in New York when he was only 18, attending college and graduate school at night, Mazur rose to become the elected manager of Local 23-25 in the New York garment industry, one of the union’s largest local unions. In …

… Boston, MA I. Background The need for unity has never been greater. The entry of union-busters to the White House, combined with their influence in Congress and many states, creates a clear and present danger to the rights of our members and our organizations. We are committed to reinforcing the AFL-CIO as the most powerful and … a national base. 3. Reasons for Desiring Affiliation. Independent Organizations showing a genuine desire and intent to work cooperatively with and actively participate in the labor movement in pursuit of the labor movement’s shared goals, such …