Labor Movements & Cold War Politics

This chapter examines the AFL-CIO's involvement in anti-communist strategies in Latin America and Vietnam, focusing on their support for disruptive strikes and trade unions that aligned with U.S. interests. It also explores the internal conflicts within the labor movement regarding U.S. military actions and the evolving public perception of labor's role in social justice during the Vietnam War era.

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