This answer, which came in response to a question about whether he wanted to run for president or lead the union, was typical.
He rose through the ranks and was elected to lead the union in 1985.
The game player takes on the task of leading the union through its many crises.
"I'm not taking credit for this thing," Williams said when asked if he thought his comments had led the union to make a deal.
She is the first woman to lead the union.
The campaign brought together a diverse collection of unions, led by 1199/S.
That's why I will lead the new union and she'll be my field commander.
This led the union to the forefront of improving working conditions.
The upper hand had now switched from the league to the union, led by Sweden.
A month later, Carey led the union through a long strike against the national trucking industry.