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Growth of Organized Labor in Early 20th Century
The article traces labor's rise from under 250000 members in 1900 to over 13 million by mid-century, noting shifts from skilled trades to mass production unions and highlighting figures like Phil Murray and events shaping the CIO. It also discusses political activism, civil rights mobilization, and upcoming CIO actions amid wage and pension debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO News
America
Labor Movement
CIO Organization of
CIO
United Bicycle Workers
Springfield
Massachusetts
Dave Lawrence
Lawrence
CIO Steel Union
Phil Murray
Bethlehem
Murray
Steel Union
U.S. Steel
Cto
James Durkin
Negro United Office
Pro‘ssional
Stees 3
Taft, Hartley
Rankii
Clare Holifman
Gerald L. K. Smith
Durkin
Washington
Congress