What are the primary issues your members want representation on in Washington?

JH: Job security is a big issue. The members are concerned right now that the economy is down. They see other people losing their jobs. Fortunately, we have been able to keep the numbers up in our union, but these are tough times.

What are the main messages when you talk to policymakers in Washington?

JH: We must have jobs, jobs, jobs. President Obama said we could create ...