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“Labor was marching toward the goal of industrial democracy and contributing constructively toward a more rational arrangement of our domestic economy.”

Quote by John L. Lewis

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John L. Lewis was a prominent labor leader in the United States during the 20th century. He served as the president of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and played a crucial role in the American labor movement. more

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