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Labor leaders talked about proposed plans to partially privatize Social Security and potential transition costs for the program. They also talked about the importance of a stable Social Secu…

Union leaders spoke to reporters about the election results. They evaluated union organization and get out the vote efforts and spoke about the labor policies of a number of candidates. The …

A 2004 post election briefing from the AFLCIO.

Labor union representatives discussed a number of workers' issues, including the upcoming presidential election, healthcare, and the economy. Mr. Sweeney criticized President Bush for t…

AFL-CIO president, John Sweeney, spoke to political scientists on the topic, "Can We Be a Democracy If Democracy Ends at the Workplace Door?", focusing on policy and laws that harm workers a…

In the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Boston, MA, party leaders, legislators and others talked about the Kerry presidential candidacy and his ability as a leader. Senat…

Mr. Sweeny talked about the role of labor unions in the political process and the 2004 presidential campaign. He also responded to viewer comments and questions.

AFL-CIO President John Sweeney announced his organization’s endorsement of 2004 presidential candidate Senator John Kerry (D-Massachusetts). Mr. Sweeney cited Sen. Kerry’s 91% AFL-CIO votin…