Frank Murphy Quotes

I believe that the Right to Work issue is a perfectly appropriate one for Indiana to look at.

We want to make sure that workers know their rights and that employers know their obligations. That is the best way to protect workers.

I will continue to do all that I can to ensure and enhance worker protections, including the right to bargain collectively.

The NLRB provides important protections to American workers.

South Carolina is a 'right to work' state - a misnomer of a phrase, as the laws limits union representation of workers. It does does not guarantee workers a job or fair wages and conditions.

If there is to be peace in our industrial life let the employer recognize his obligation to his employees - at least to the degree set forth in existing statutes.

I believe in workers' rights when people are doing a good job.

The Bush administration staunchly opposed legislation which would preserve overtime pay for all workers.

Public employees should have the right to bargain for better wages and working conditions, just like all employees do.

A man’s right to his job transcends the right of private property.

… employers, many of whom would like to be fair, are in a competitive business and they cannot afford to meet the demands of the union unless everyone in their line of business is forced to do so too

Ordinary people in such positions - working at firms, companies, or chains - have the absolute right to have their voice in the public square.

Employment is a contract between an employer and an employee. Thus, laws prohibiting discriminatory pay are an infringement on private contracts.

I support collective bargaining everywhere.

State and federal laws protect whistle-blowers, those who refuse to do something illegal, and workers who file claims for workers' compensation.

We don't have unions in South Carolina because we don't need unions in South Carolina.

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

I am not a labor hater.

Well, I'm not trying to get rid of the unions, but I am saying that they appear to be an antiquated concept in today's economy.

Workers have kept faith in American institutions. Most of the conflicts, which have occurred have been when labor's right to live has been challenged and denied.

The owners have the right to pay you whatever they want to. They don't have to pay you if they don't want to.

In 1887, Oregon became the first state to make Labor Day an official holiday, with Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York quickly following suit.

To fulfill the promise of economic opportunity, we must remain true to the principle that collective bargaining is a cornerstone of a free society and indispensable to a strong middle class.

Labor should be recognized as entitled to consult with management in the mutual interest. Labor cannot be driven, and business cannot be successful unless the men employed in it are enthusiastic and loyal. That loyalty cannot be obtained with a big stick; it must be based upon fair dealing and sympathy.

Even in Britain, the trade unions tell me that employment contracts have less protection than in the past.