“The labor movement's political activity is aimed at encouraging the greatest possible participation in elections. Democracy cannot succeed if only the rich and powerful have and use the votes.”
Meany was a key figure in the creation of the AFL-CIO, serving as the AFL-CIO's first president, from 1955 to 1979.
Meany was a key figure in the creation of the AFL-CIO, serving as the AFL-CIO's first president, from 1955 to 1979.