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“One cannot have a trade union or a democratic election without freedom of speech, freedom of association and assembly. Without a democratic election, whereby people choose and remove their rulers, there is no method of securing human rights against the state. No democracy without human rights, no human rights without democracy, and no trade union rights without either. That is our belief; that is our creed.”

Quote by George Meany

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George Meany was a prominent figure in the American labor movement during the 20th century. He played a crucial role in the merger of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO), and held significant positions in the American labor movement. more

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