This week in Cincinnati, Ohio, veterans, armed service personnel and local community leaders held a press conference calling for improved jobs in the security industry - a sector in which many veterans and armed service personnel work as security guards after serving their country.

At first, Torrey was unsure about forming a union. "But now more and more people that I respect are involved. I might not be here forever, but we've got kids, and I want to be a good role model."

Security officers like Francine need a change. "If one or two people go into the office and try to get something done or ask for answers, they won't listen. But if we all come together in a union, they'll have to listen. And then we can make this profession into a career that we can not only survive on, but we can leave as an option for our children and grandchildren."