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Labor unity forged by Meany and Reuther in Miami
AFL chief George Meany and CIO head Walter Reuther announced a merger plan uniting 15 million workers into one union. The Times biographical sketches note Reuther as a youthful, frugal leader who rose from Detroit plants to CIO presidency. Meany, the "Honest Plumber," led the AFL from state federation head to national chief. Both leaders framed unity as defense against Communist threat and a boost to American democracy and employment.
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