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Labor Wages Rise But Political Ground Erodes
In 1966 labor won wage hikes and cost of living protections, boosting contracts at major firms and lifting the minimum wage, while failing to repeal key antiunion rules. AFL-CIO leaders faced Democratic losses, Meany warned against alienation, and Hoffa was reelected Teamsters president amid ongoing legal troubles. The year saw broader strike activity and debates over public sector rights to strike, with leaders clashing over foreign policy and labor strategy.
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Neil Gilbride
Washington
White House
Mew
Tabor
George
Seid
Tim
Viet Nam
Avis
Afl-Cio
Bol
Meany
F. R. Hoffa
Teamsters Asian
Meil
Meanyami Auto Workers
Welter Reuther
Afl-Acig
Federaton
Poli Lex
Son
Maryland
Inchwlie
Hubert H. Humphrey
David D. Dubinsky
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
Yerior
Sleany
Dubinsky