Army Specialist John P. Murphy is a member of Teamsters Local 25 in Boston. He was wounded in Afghanistan a few weeks ago and has been recommended for the Medal of Valor. Murphy came to the 28th International Brotherhood of Teamsters Convention last week and said something that may surprise a few people:
What you may not realize is how much the American military appreciates the men and women like yourselves, and I’ll tell you why.
As soldiers serving overseas, we are constantly thinking about our future and the welfare of our families. As men and women return from combat and conclude their careers in the military, there are no guaranteed jobs for us waiting.
However, with the help of the people in this room and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, soldiers can take comfort in knowing that while we defend America’s freedom overseas, men and women like yourselves are fighting for us and the rights of every working man in this country.You can see more highlights from the Teamsters convention at www.teamster.org/convention.
