organized labor
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal programs, designed to respond to the Great Depression, had expanded the federal government’s role in the economy and empowered organized labor.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
Unions have scored some high-profile victories, but any real resurgence in organized labor could be a long way off.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
Waldman’s group, which endorsed Caruso in 2022, is backing Bass this year, joining a coalition that includes many in organized labor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
The article advocates for candidates willing to challenge their own party and allies on tough decisions, asking Democrats to address organized labor concerns and Republicans to stand up to President Trump when California’s interests diverge.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
In the city’s richest clubs, industrialists gathered to toast the fact that Carter Henry Harrison, whom they viewed as overly sympathetic to organized labor, had lost to Hempstead Washburne, a Republican.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
