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News from the AFL-CIO, 1981

 File — Box: 2120, Folder: 8

Scope and Contents

Consists of press releases from the AFL-CIO regarding speeches and broadcasts made by Lane Kirkland, John J. Sweeney, and Thomas R. Donahue, collective bargaining efforts, the 1980 election, OSHA, media representation of unions, President Reagan's policies, including budget cuts, economic policies, Social Security, taxes, and deregulation, inflation, air traffic safety, civil rights, education, health care, strikes, housing, immigration, unemployment, Solidarity Day, Labor Day, and the ERA. Also includes transcripts of five press conferences and interviews with Lane Kirkland.

Dates

  • Creation: 1981

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 4.4 Linear Feet (in 11 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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