Organized Labor Issues
John Sweeny, president of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, talked about the impact of unions on th… read more
John Sweeny, president of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, talked about the impact of unions on the 2000 election. He spoke about how the unions judged the progress of the new Congress and President George W. Bush. Due to technical difficulties this program concluded during the middle of the question and answer session. close
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