“I found a union would stand with you no matter what – that’s when I asked my coworkers to stand with me in organizing a union.”

Joe Ann Fowler
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wilmot, AR

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“Strong workers make a strong economy that benefits everyone. When employers put down their workers like they did to us when we tried to form a union, it hurts everyone.”

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“My company’s continued success is a message that companies can survive by treating workers well and allowing employees to unionize.”

Asela Espiritu
Registered Nurse
Yorba Linda, CA

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“I am passionate about the need for reform now… not just because of what happened to me, but what can happen to anyone trying to unionize.”

Sara Steffens
Former Journalist
Oakland, CA

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“I wanted my coworkers to be treated fairly so we could be better advocates for our students.”

Roberta Ayala
Teacher's Aide
Denver, CO

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“I believed that what the union had to offer would benefit my coworkers and the company itself – but I got fired for trying to organize a union.”

Dan Luevano
Electrician
Keenesburg, CO

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“It’s not fair that we ask the middle class to suffer and not get raises equal to the cost of living, while companies lay people off and continue to pay millions of dollars to CEOs.”

Joe Bordelon
Security Technician
Denham Springs, LA

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“I am among a fortunate, small number of American workers who have been able to organize a union without interference from management. Unfortunately, most don’t have the same opportunity we did.”

Chinazo Okolo
Customer Service Representative
Baton Rouge, LA

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“I believe a union is one of the highest forms of democracy because it’s the free will of the people – and the Employee Free Choice Act will protect that.”

Cecile Martin, RN, CEN, BS
Registered Nurse
Millinocket, ME

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“The reason I’m here is to fight for everyone that’s in the same boat as me and my coworkers are – we’re just asking for fair wages and working conditions.”

E.J. Russell
Factory Operator
Greene, ME

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“With anti-union scare tactics allowed to go on so long, eventually people will believe them…”

Corey Kreese
Former Welder
Hunter, ND

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“It shouldn't be this difficult to join a union.  The Employee Free Choice Act would eliminate harassment, coercion and intimidation from employers.”

John Pezzana
Engineering Technician
Cheswick, PA

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“We decided to form a union to win a better life for our families. But the company won’t recognize our union – and they won’t give us a seat at the table to improve our jobs.”

Charlie Wilson
Security Officer
Philadelphia, PA

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“There’s no stability in the workplace without some sort of advocacy for the individual, like a union can provide. Without that protection, workers are just treading water.”

Debra Moore
Registered Nurse, MSN
Williamsburg, VA

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