22 Quotes by James Hoffa

Finally, we have the contract we want and basically it is non-concessionary, ... We had a united negotiating committee and the united membership behind us is and that was the difference in these negotiations.

Both (Texas Gov. George) Bush and Gore are pell mell, saying that any trade deal is right.

What John Sweeney has been doing has not been working and it's time to try something new,

As the industry endures continued economic uncertainty, this agreement will ensure that nearly 10,000 workers are united in their fight for fair treatment and job security.

At the 11th hour they made a substantial economic offer which we're going to evaluate. We're going to come back with another economic offer, but there are still very troubling issues on the table.

This is not about fighting or raiding the AFL-CIO, ... We're not at war with anyone, but we're trying to grow the American labor movement, and we're pushing every button we can to do that.

This is the beginning of finding a solution to many of the problems we're having,

This joint effort will result in strong representation for all workers at the newly merged airline, ... As the industry endures continued economic uncertainty, this agreement will ensure that nearly 10,000 workers are united in their fight for fair treatment and job security.

It's going to be a battle, ... We probably do have enough votes in the House to defeat it.