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The Long Road to Labor Unity 1946 47
The piece traces CIO AFL unity efforts from 1946 to 1949. It notes Philip Murray and AFL President Green exchanging letters and the May 1947 Washington talks that ended inconclusively but urged organic unity. It highlights proposals, joint committees, and calls for mutual aid during 1949 strikes.
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Philip Murray
CIO
American Federation of Labor
Murray
AFL
Green
Washington
Aflcio
Labor Movement
Industrial Organization
United Labor
United Action
United Mine Workers of America
International Association of Machinists
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Railway Labor Executives Association
ULPC
Truman
National Advisory Board
Walter Reuther
William Green
George Meany
USPC