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jan 1, 1955 - AFL-CIO merger

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1) AFL and CIO merged in 1955, created AFL-CIO, ratifying the changes of the labor movement. Now represented 90% of the US's 17.5 million union members. Was led by George Meany.
2) By the end of the 1950s the COLA (cost of living adjustment) principle was built into most union contacts.

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jan 1, 1955
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~ 70 years ago
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