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    Misconceptions about the AFL-CIO and challenges in union leadership dynamics Andrew Stern
    02:30
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    Challenges of union coordination and strategy in labor movements Andrew Stern
    04:56
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    Influence of anti-war activists on union leadership and political strategies Andrew Stern
    02:40
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    BlueGreen Alliance partnership with Ernie Moniz on climate and job transition strategies Richard Trumka
    02:25
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    Impact of the Pittston strike on revitalizing the labor movement Richard Trumka
    02:35
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    Rise to organizing director at a young age amidst labor hostility in the 1980s Andrew Stern
    03:49
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    Formation and impact of the BlueGreen Alliance on labor and environmental movements Frances Beinecke
    03:03
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    Challenges of engaging with labor leaders on broad economic issues Andrew Stern
    01:28
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    Critique of the early Obama administration's approach to economic inequality and bank bailouts Richard Trumka
    02:25
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    Endorsement negotiations with Clinton and labor union support Tom Harkin
    06:14
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    Union leaders' influence and perception in political campaigns Andrew Stern
    01:20
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    Debating the impact of unions on worker protection and company productivity Andrew Stern
    01:09
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    Discussion on the relationship between UBI, minimum wage, and employment policies Andrew Stern
    03:01
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    Influence of the Obama administration on union behavior and Democratic Party strategy Andrew Stern
    02:08
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    John Sweeney's leadership in balancing change and tradition in labor organizing Andrew Stern
    01:11
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    Exploring the relationship between the labor and environmental movements during the Obama administration Richard Trumka
    02:23
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    Strategies to secure Senate support for labor law changes Andrew Stern
    04:54
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    Building political power and successful union organizing models with ACORN organizers at SEIU Andrew Stern
    01:20
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    Challenges in passing labor law reform after Senator Kennedy's death Andrew Stern
    01:23
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    Leadership in labor union activism and political engagement Andrew Stern
    03:43
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    SEIU's relationship with other unions and support in political campaigns Andrew Stern
    01:59
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    AFL's perspective on the Obama administration's Wall Street-driven policies Richard Trumka
    02:57
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    Defying injunctions to win a labor strike and protect healthcare benefits Richard Trumka
    02:53
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    Impact of organized labor's decline on the US political landscape Tom Harkin
    02:44
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    Collaboration with unions and employers on healthcare reform efforts Andrew Stern
    01:00
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    Support for profit-sharing and flexible work arrangements for low-wage workers Andrew Stern
    01:14
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    Discussion on labor support and Democratic Party's historical challenges Tom Harkin
    02:37
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    Implementation of educational programs for local union coordinators Richard Trumka
    01:07
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    Managing a team of passionate and creative individuals in union organizing efforts Andrew Stern
    02:48
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    Optimism and subsequent challenges in passing the Employee Free Choice Act Richard Trumka
    03:24
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    Lessons from the Obama administration for future labor and economic security policies Andrew Stern
    07:41
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    AFL President's strategy to amplify workers' voices post-Citizens United decision Richard Trumka
    03:40
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    Discussion on the limitations of unions and consideration of universal basic income Andrew Stern
    06:42
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    Impact of Change to Win on union organizers and labor movement growth Andrew Stern
    01:58
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    Strategies for unionization and creating a home care authority in California Andrew Stern
    02:26
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    Embracing risk and pushing forward during challenging moments in leadership Andrew Stern
    01:58
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    Discussion on funding the Affordable Care Act and the Cadillac Tax proposal Max Baucus
    01:14
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    Labor movement's perspective on the Affordable Care Act and its impact on union members Richard Trumka
    07:17
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    Influence of union endorsements during the Obama-Clinton primary race Andrew Stern
    02:27
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    Perception of Obama's relationship with organized labor and its political consequences Tom Harkin
    02:44
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    Discussion on policies to ensure fair distribution of technology benefits Richard Trumka
    04:33
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    Reflections on the Democratic Party's focus on economic issues and workers' needs Andrew Stern
    02:19

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