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Meany presses labor merger at CIO Steelworkers meeting
AFL President George Meany addressed the United Steelworkers executive board in his first CIO union appearance. He said the AFL CIO merger would benefit the nation and workers, stressing unity to improve conditions for members and the people. He dismissed fears of too much power, asserting it would be used for good.
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