“Boilermakers look after Boilermakers. We always have, we always will. We will look after our sick members through whatever means the local wants to put in play. I don’t foresee anybody having to go back to [sick members] stating that you have to pay your per capita.” – Jim Tinney, L-128

“Take a look at [the Law Committee]. They agonized over this. They debated it…and it’s a necessary thing to do, as tough as it is.” – Western States IVP Joe Stinger, speaking in support of the recommendation to changes to the sick and out-of-work dues.

“Strike benefits are not only for us, they're for the people coming in behind us. The people that are going on strike are striking for our future.” - Steve Nelson, L-500

“A political cartoon in the Boilermaker history book [shows] a member standing in front of a pledge that says, ‘I pledge to bring one nonunionist into my union this year,’ and it’s signed Every Union Worker. Take this message back [to your members]: That’s our history, that’s our roots, and that’s how we’ll rebuild this great Brotherhood.” – Gary Evanson, International Staff