John Sweeney Quotes & Sayings

“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.”

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

“I was invincible, at least that's what I wanted you to think, and I wanted me to think it, too.”

“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.”

“I want to tell stories powerful people don't want you to tell. It's not worth getting out of bed otherwise.”

“In its current form, globalization cannot be sustained. Democratic societies will not support it. Authoritarian leaders will fear to impose it.”

“The BBC can be infuriating at times but I love it with a passion.”

“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?”

“Working people are under the worst attack in 80 years. Never has there been a stronger need for a stronger union movement.”

“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.”