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    Internal challenges and growth strategies in the labor union from 1996 to 2008 Andrew Stern
    03:42
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    Influence of union organizing tactics on the Obama campaign's relational strategy Andrew Stern
    02:24
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    Reflections on the Democratic Party's relationship with the labor movement and White working-class voters Andrew Stern
    05:30
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    Implementation of educational programs for local union coordinators Richard Trumka
    01:07
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    Efforts to prioritize healthcare in the 2008 presidential election by SEIU Andrew Stern
    02:43
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    Perspective on the significance of organizing in the Obama campaign Andrew Stern
    03:44
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    Challenges of unionization for employers and competitive markets Andrew Stern
    01:24
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    SEIU's national campaign tactics and challenges with local governments Andrew Stern
    01:08
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    Transition from mining to law school and reforming the Mine Workers union Richard Trumka
    04:49
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    Challenges of engaging with labor leaders on broad economic issues Andrew Stern
    01:28
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    AFL President's strategy to amplify workers' voices post-Citizens United decision Richard Trumka
    03:40
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    Impact of the Pittston strike on revitalizing the labor movement Richard Trumka
    02:35
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    First meeting with Obama at a local union event in Chicago Andrew Stern
    01:00
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    Strategies for unionization and creating a home care authority in California Andrew Stern
    02:26
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    Discussions on expedited elections and card check agreements Andrew Stern
    01:05
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    Impact of organized labor's decline on the US political landscape Tom Harkin
    02:44
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    Leadership in labor union activism and political engagement Andrew Stern
    03:43
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    Perception of economic inequality and labor law reform by the administration Richard Trumka
    01:23
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    AFL's perspective on the Obama administration's Wall Street-driven policies Richard Trumka
    02:57
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    Advice for a new administration on addressing COVID, economic crisis, and structural racism Richard Trumka
    01:13
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    Efforts to reform the AFL-CIO and the formation of Change to Win coalition Andrew Stern
    02:21
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    Lessons learned from leading major union campaigns and their political impact Andrew Stern
    01:18
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    Speculation on the impact of the Employee Free Choice Act on unions and inequality Andrew Stern
    03:39
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    Strategies to secure Senate support for labor law changes Andrew Stern
    04:54
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    Drafted to run for secretary treasurer of the union Richard Trumka
    02:02
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    BlueGreen Alliance partnership with Ernie Moniz on climate and job transition strategies Richard Trumka
    02:25
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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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    SEIU's relationship with other unions and support in political campaigns Andrew Stern
    01:59
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    Organizing global support for the Pittston strike and re-affiliating with the AFL-CIO Richard Trumka
    02:00
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    Perception of Obama's relationship with organized labor and its political consequences Tom Harkin
    02:44
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    Impact of speech on AFL support for Obama in 2008 election Richard Trumka
    01:16
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    Misconceptions about the AFL-CIO and challenges in union leadership dynamics Andrew Stern
    02:30
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    Influence of union endorsements during the Obama-Clinton primary race Andrew Stern
    02:27
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    AFL-CIO's strategy on immigration reform and negotiations with the Gang of Eight Richard Trumka
    03:12
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    Challenges in passing labor law reform after Senator Kennedy's death Andrew Stern
    01:23
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    Collaboration with unions and employers on healthcare reform efforts Andrew Stern
    01:00
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    Defying injunctions to win a labor strike and protect healthcare benefits Richard Trumka
    02:53
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    Strategies for union growth and the importance of leadership in organizing campaigns Andrew Stern
    03:12
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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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    Union strategies for organizing janitors and healthcare workers Andrew Stern
    04:40
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    Expanding labor's engagement and addressing economic disparities Richard Trumka
    03:35
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    Reflections on challenging traditional labor union norms and leadership Andrew Stern
    07:00

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