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Labor, Zionism, and Cold War Tensions
This chapter explores the complex relationship between the U.S. labor movement and Zionism during the Cold War, detailing how shifts from conservative unions to socialist influences affected labor politics. It highlights significant events that shaped union dynamics, including the impact of the Taft-Hartley Act and alliances with intelligence services to suppress leftist movements. Additionally, the chapter contrasts Zionism with Bundism, reflecting on historical and contemporary implications for Jewish workers and labor representation.