John Sweeney Quotes - 9quotes.com

In its current form, globalization cannot be sustained. Democratic societies will not support it. Authoritarian leaders will fear to impose it.
Written by John Sweeney
Henry Ford was right. A prosperous economy requires that workers be able to buy the products that they produce. This is as true in a global economy as a national one.
Written by John Sweeney
In the 'Nike Economy,' there are no standards, no borders and no rules. Clearly, the global economy isn't working for workers in China and Indonesia and Burma any more than it is for workers here in the United States.
Written by John Sweeney
We can no longer allow multinationals to parade as agents of progress and democracy in the newspapers, even as they subvert it at the workplace.
Written by John Sweeney
For globalization to work for America, it must work for working people. We should measure the success of our economy by the breadth of our middle class, and the scope of opportunity offered to the poorest child to climb into that middle class.
Written by John Sweeney
People actually get sponsors based on the merits of the Cup, not on the merits of the sailors.
Written by John Sweeney
The Bush administration staunchly opposed legislation which would preserve overtime pay for all workers.
Written by John Sweeney
Why should a company like Wal-Mart - who made $10 billion last year alone - be able to force taxpayers to foot the bill for their health-care costs?
Written by John Sweeney
I wish I hadn't lost it, and for the rest of my life I can never again lose my temper on TV. The BBC could have sacked me and that would have been the end of my career on TV.
Written by John Sweeney
But it was also the best mistake I've ever made, because what it did was hopefully allow a whole new generation to make up their own minds about Scientology and for that I make no apology.
Written by John Sweeney
I'm a passionate man and a passionate reporter. I've also got a loud voice.
Written by John Sweeney
The BBC can be infuriating at times but I love it with a passion.
Written by John Sweeney
I want to tell stories powerful people don't want you to tell. It's not worth getting out of bed otherwise.
Written by John Sweeney
They had taken me to an exhibit called 'Psychiatry: Industry of Death' on Hollywood Boulevard, where a Scientologist told me psychiatrists set up the Holocaust. I feared I was being brain-washed. And then I lost it - big time.
Written by John Sweeney
The church acknowledges some Scientologists choose to sever communications with family members who leave. The church says it is a fundamental human right to cease communication with someone. It adds disconnection is used against expelled members and those who attack the church.
Written by John Sweeney
I was invincible, at least that's what I wanted you to think, and I wanted me to think it, too.
Written by John Sweeney
There had to be something else out there that would help me change. I wanted to live.
Written by John Sweeney
I think we will see a united labor movement again. When workers unite they're stronger. The same goes for unions.
Written by John Sweeney
America's workers deserve a clean vote on a $7.25 increase, with no strings attached. Such an increase helps everyone and hurts no one.
Written by John Sweeney
We depend a lot on the guy upstairs in dire times, in addressing our concerns and looking for help.
Written by John Sweeney
Working people are under the worst attack in 80 years. Never has there been a stronger need for a stronger union movement.
Written by John Sweeney

Join our feeds to automatically receive the latest headlines, news, and information formatted for your club's website or news reader.

Social connect: