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Public unions are big money.

My parents were both union members, and I grew up hearing how important it was to empower workers and have fair labor practices.

I'm a lifelong believer in trade unionism.

I certainly support civil unions.

And the success of the union movement, historically, has always been to benefit all working men and women - not just people who belong to the union.

I think we will see a united labor movement again. When workers unite they're stronger. The same goes for unions.

Union members not only earn higher median wages; they are more likely to have paid sick leave, short-term disability, and employer-provided child care. Giving people a voice at work - the ability to organize and negotiate for their fair share of the value they helped create - is absolutely essential to a growing, vibrant middle class.

People have to be reminded that unions played a very historic role in our economy.

All the time our union was progressing very nicely. There were lectures to make us understand what trades unionism is and our real position in the labor movement.

Public employees contribute real value for the benefit of all citizens. Public-union bosses collect real money from all taxpayers for the benefit of a few.