Events tagged with "George Meany"

Historical Events tagged with "George Meany"

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Economics & Industry

AFL and CIO Merger Forms AFL-CIO

December 5th, 1955 69 years ago

The American Federation of Labor (AFL) and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) merged to form the AFL–CIO, uniting two major labor organizations in the United States. This historic agreement aimed to consolidate labor power to address workers' rights and interests more effectively. The merger represented a significant step in labor history, enhancing the bargaining power of unions during a time of economic change and growth in the post-World War II era.