J. J. Barry
IBEW International President

“Education is the key...No one can ever take away knowledge.”

“There are exciting new opportunities and nobody has a stranglehold on the new jobs.”

Linda Chavez-Thompson
Executive Vice President, AFL-CIO

“The Union Women’s movement is every woman’s chance for a better life.”

“Areas for Union Women to do our best: 1) Help organize more women into the IBEW; 2) Get more union leadership at every level that looks like us; 3) Press to advance issues of importance to women.”

“We cannot win by isolation, we can only win by working together.”

Liz Shuler
IBEW International Representative Political/Legislative Affairs Dept.

“What can you do? Communicate with elected officials, educate coworkers on labor issues (do not get diluted by ancillary issues), take action and VOTE!”

Alexis Herman
US Secretary of Labor

“Unions lift lives for ALL who labor.”

“Women need to vote in droves! Race to vote, and bring your friends!” “It is time to assure broadly-spread prosperity across the United States.”

Bill Lann Lee
Acting Asst. Attorney General for Civil Rights
US Dept. of Justice

“It is time to take a stand against modern day slavery. Women and immigrants have been lured from their countries by a promise of human dignity. We must work to assure they receive that dignity.”

Edwin Hill
IBEW International Secretary-Treasurer

“Apathy and complacency must go...we must return to solidarity.” “IBEW women get it: They embrace technology and participate in the electoral process.”

Melvin Horton
IBEW International Vice President
5th District

“The fulfillment of your dreams is within you and you alone.”

Alvin Herring and Stacey Bailey
The Fusion Group

“If local Union women do not lead, who will?” –Alvin

“It is time for a change; step into your Power!” –Alvin

“I am I. See me, perceive me, but I shall name myself!” –Stacey

“It is no longer OK to stand back. Stand up and make a commitment to the truth!” –Stacey