On Wednesday, February 5th, 1199SEIU President George Gresham spoke at the Amnesty International concert about the importance of good jobs and workers’ rights here in America and across the globe. Before he went on stage, President Gresham was interviewed by Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman about the Affordable Care Act and Universal Healthcare.

“I think, first, the Affordable Care Act has to succeed,” said President Gresham. “I think people have to understand the advantage of this program, what it means to have affordable healthcare in this country. Then I think we can move to that next discussion. I do worry, though, that the reason the right-wing is trying so hard to sabotage the Affordable Care Act, because I think they know the next logical conclusion after that would be a more expanded, universal health coverage, and which many legislators enjoy themselves.”

Watch the whole video, and President Gresham’s interview at time marker 26:30.