The chapter discusses the historical relationship between US labor movements and US militarism, highlighting how mainstream labor leaders have often supported US government foreign policy objectives. It delves into internal dissent within the labor movement as more left-wing members have disagreed with national labor officials' support for US military interventions abroad and Israel. The chapter emphasizes the need for labor unions to move beyond issuing statements and focus on tangible organizing and actions to bring about significant change and end conflicts like the one in Gaza.

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