John Lewis to retire after long labor career ends era
John Lewis, longtime UMW leader, announces retirement after a career marked by fierce organizing drives across coal, steel, auto, glass and rubber industries. He cites gains in wages, health care, pensions, and equal opportunity while operators express regret and praise his leadership.
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