Blue Collar Empire w/ Jeff Schuhrke
The Dig
Labor Movements and Cold War Politics
This chapter explores the complex relationship between the American labor movement and U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War, specifically focusing on the AFL-CIO's collaboration with the CIA in Latin America. It discusses the ideological battles within labor, particularly the conflict between radical and class-collaborationist unionism, and touches on the implications of anti-communism on labor dynamics. The chapter emphasizes the need for contemporary labor movements to address both domestic and international issues amidst rising economic inequality.
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