The good news is
that the annual hemorrhaging of union membership slowed last year.
A worker's right to join a union has continually been eroded by a
corporate takeover of our government. But unions have no choice.

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Further, the labor movement must change if it is to remain relevant to
workers who are under constant assault and want economic and job security.

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"And while different unions approach the challenges we face from
different perspectives, we believe it's important to focus on what unites us. John Sweeney is a leader on all these issues; that's why our
union is proud to support him for re-election," said Gettelfinger.

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5 percent.
Real, monumental change will not occur overnight.

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"The UAW has supported important reform proposals within the AFL-CIO to
help create a stronger and more effective labor federation," Gettelfinger
said.

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"As AFL-CIO
president , John Sweeney has been unafraid to try new strategies and approaches
for strengthening the labor movement.

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DETROIT, UAW President Ron Gettelfinger today
announced the UAW has endorsed John Sweeney for re-election as president of
the AFL-CIO.
"We are united in demanding an end to the human rights abuses in American
workplaces which deny millions of people a free choice about whether to join a
union. Official Statement of Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa

WASHINGTON , The share of America's workforce
belonging to a union held steady in 2005, at 12.
The Teamsters are committed to change, and the union has embarked on a
course of growth and strength.
The Teamsters Union is also restructuring to devote more resources, energy
and talent to expanding our mighty army and building even more power for our
members.

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UAW Endorses John Sweeney for President of AFL-CIO

"During this debate, President Sweeney has focused squarely on issues and
on doing what's in the best interest of workers and their families, refusing
to be drawn into divisive personal squabbles.

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He believes in reaching out and
bringing people together, not driving them apart," Gettelfinger continued.

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"Throughout his life, John Sweeney has fought with courage and conviction
on behalf of workers and their unions," said Gettelfinger.
The time to change is now and the Teamsters are leading the way.

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We are united in recognizing that
today's global economy demands a global labor movement that can fight for
workplace democracy and rising living standards for all workers, no matter
where they live. And that's
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He is a leader who listens to and
respects the concerns and ideas of the AFL-CIO's member unions, and he has
actively encouraged a lively, open and much-needed debate on the future of the
labor movement. We have joined with other unions committed to a
new hope for American workers -- the Change to Win federation.

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The 2004 presidential election was a painful lesson: all the money and
mobilizing in the world is not enough to make a difference when you have too
few members.

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While CEO's salaries have skyrocketed,
worker wages and benefits have declined. While members of Congress and
corporate bosses high-five each other over the latest trade deal, millions of
American workers are forced to seek new, lower-paying jobs or are forced onto
the nation's unemployment rolls.

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We are united in our belief that working families must have an
effective voice in the political process.