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Looking Back, Moving Forward: My Life in the American Labor Movement
John J. Sweeney has dedicated his life to improving the quality of life and defending the integrity of working people. As a lifelong outspoken and forceful advocate for working people, he was never afraid of making his point loudly, even if it meant blocking a bridge or occupying an office lobby. Sweeney’s remarkable life has given him a unique perspective on the labor movement and the American economy. His memoirs are a must read for anyone interested in the history of unions in America and union members everywhere. The proceeds from the sale of hard copies of Looking Back, Moving Forward will be donated to the John J. Sweeney Scholarship at the Ulster University’s International Conflict Research Institute in Northern Ireland. The scholarship, which was launched in 2014, is a full tuition scholarship for students with a connection to the American Labor movement to obtain a Masters in Applied Peace and Conflict Studies. Information on how to apply can be found at: http://www.incore.ulst.ac.uk/courses/MSC/Scholarships/Sweeney/
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Looking Back, Moving Forward: My Life in the American Labor Movement
John J. Sweeney has dedicated his life to improving the quality of life and defending the integrity of working people. As a lifelong outspoken and forceful advocate for working people, he was never afraid of making his point loudly, even if it meant blocking a bridge or occupying an office lobby. Sweeney’s remarkable life has given him a unique perspective on the labor movement and the American economy. His memoirs are a must read for anyone interested in the history of unions in America and union members everywhere. The proceeds from the sale of hard copies of Looking Back, Moving Forward will be donated to the John J. Sweeney Scholarship at the Ulster University’s International Conflict Research Institute in Northern Ireland. The scholarship, which was launched in 2014, is a full tuition scholarship for students with a connection to the American Labor movement to obtain a Masters in Applied Peace and Conflict Studies. Information on how to apply can be found at: http://www.incore.ulst.ac.uk/courses/MSC/Scholarships/Sweeney/
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Looking Back, Moving Forward: My Life in the American Labor Movement

Looking Back, Moving Forward: My Life in the American Labor Movement

by John J. Sweeney
Looking Back, Moving Forward: My Life in the American Labor Movement

Looking Back, Moving Forward: My Life in the American Labor Movement

by John J. Sweeney

Overview

John J. Sweeney has dedicated his life to improving the quality of life and defending the integrity of working people. As a lifelong outspoken and forceful advocate for working people, he was never afraid of making his point loudly, even if it meant blocking a bridge or occupying an office lobby. Sweeney’s remarkable life has given him a unique perspective on the labor movement and the American economy. His memoirs are a must read for anyone interested in the history of unions in America and union members everywhere. The proceeds from the sale of hard copies of Looking Back, Moving Forward will be donated to the John J. Sweeney Scholarship at the Ulster University’s International Conflict Research Institute in Northern Ireland. The scholarship, which was launched in 2014, is a full tuition scholarship for students with a connection to the American Labor movement to obtain a Masters in Applied Peace and Conflict Studies. Information on how to apply can be found at: http://www.incore.ulst.ac.uk/courses/MSC/Scholarships/Sweeney/

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781483592350
Publisher: Bookbaby
Publication date: 06/15/2017
Pages: 238
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Born in the Bronx to a domestic worker and bus driver, both Irish immigrants, John J. Sweeney rose through the ranks of the American Labor Movement to give a voice to working people of all backgrounds. As President of the AFL-CIO from 1995-2009, Sweeney promoted economic and social justice and expanded union organizing efforts. In 2010, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor, by President Barack Obama for his lifelong advocacy for American workers. He has previously co-written two books, America Needs a Raise: Fighting for Economic Security and Social Justice. He is currently retired and lives with his wife, Maureen, to whom he has been married for 54 years.

Table of Contents

Foreword ix

1 Community of Immigrants: Where My Life's Work Began 1

2 Finding My Calling: My Start in the Labor Movement 15

3 Building the Super Union: Moving Up to SEIU's Presidency 41

4 New Yokes: Campaigning for AFL-CIO Reforms 67

5 Taking Charge at the AFL-CIO: My Strategy' for Change 91

6 Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: New Challenges 116

7 Grassroots Solidarity: Historic Electoral Wins in 2008 141

8 The People's Work Is Never Done: Preparing to Step Down 153

9 Still Fighting the Good Fight: My Active Retirement 164

10 My 30 Years with the HIT: The Power of Pension Capital 171

Epilogue 189

Endnotes 200

Index 215

Image Credits 224

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