Ron Carey Quotes

"This action day will tell big corporations all across America that we've had enough of their part-timing, their subcontracting, their pension stealing and their downsizing,"

"While there is no reason for optimism at this point, we will be there, ready to negotiate a reasonable agreement that provides the good jobs that American families need,"

"Tonight the elected leaders of the local unions unanimously approved the agreement with UPS, ... They were united and extremely enthusiastic about the breakthroughs that we had won in these negotiations."

"We believe that as the company grows, so should the jobs grow. The company believes just the opposite, and that is to grow more part-time jobs, to subcontract -- to steal away the American dream,"

"I think what you're really talking about when you look at junior Hoffa ... is the weakness and corruption of the past, things that have caused this union so much pain ... Four general presidents were indicted. We've attacked corruption. We've dealt it a body blow. We've put over 67 locals into trusteeship."

"I don't think it's accurate (that they are losing business permanently). The post office and the other companies can't manage the volume."

"Unfortunately for Doran, Minnesotans aren't interested in giving away the governor's office to an impulse buyer."

"What they are doing is intimidation. It is threats. That won't get the job done. That is a mistake,"

"are prepared to meet -- anytime, anywhere, with a mediator or without one -- to negotiate a contract that provides good jobs for working families."

"A contract that provides the good jobs for working families certainly won't be won at the bargaining table. The only way you can win that is either on the picket lines, and in the community."

"We are talking about the issues and that, to me, is progress -- trying to see if we can find some areas of agreement,"

"I'm disappointed by the lack of progress,"

"We're still saying this is a horse race,"

"This strike marks a new era, ... This victory sends a signal that American workers are on the move again. After 15 years of taking it on the chin, working families are telling big companies that we will fight for the American dream."

"This victory sends a signal that American workers are on the move again."

"Our union will continue to do its job of standing for American working families."

"We have exhausted every possible approach to try to solve the problem, ... There are a number of complex problems. At this point it's just a waste of time."