I'm proud to be a union president. It's a wonderful thing. Everything our union does, we do through the vision of fighting for nurses and patients. You cannot look selfishly on your own needs. When you lose sight of the public, then the public won't support you when you need it.
Integrity is important.
Honesty always pays off. People always say they can trust what I say. Her candor has caused her to be sued. After the suit was filed, the Milwaukee Labor Council began a defense fund for Owley, and contributions poured in from community leaders. Karen Ordinans, chairman of the Milwaukee County Board, called a news conference urging Dynacare to drop the suit.