Labor's Role in 1996 Elections
Vice President Gore spoke to an AFL-CIO special convention. He strongly criticized Republican Congress for being anti-labor on several issue… read more
Vice President Gore spoke to an AFL-CIO special convention. He strongly criticized Republican Congress for being anti-labor on several issues, including the minimum wage and taxes. He also outlined the administration’s strong record of addressing worker concerns. He also thanked the delegates for expressing their support for President Clinton in 1996. The crowd greeted his remarks with rounds of applause several times. close
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