Blue Collar Empire w/ Jeff Schuhrke
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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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