Amy Goodman
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In Historic Move, AFL-CIO Expands Ranks With Vote to Include Non-Union, Immigrant, Low-Wage Workers
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14:08Now PlayingIn what could be a major development for worker rights, the AFLCIO has announced a new plan to enlist tens of millions of nonunion workers, including immigrants and lowwage workers who have traditionally not been part of its federation. The move comes as unions face a major decline in membership and have seen their collective bargaining rights slashed in former union strongholds like Wisconsin. Meanwhile, nonunion workers at WalMart, and fast food chains like McDonalds, have gained momentum in their efforts to push for better pay by holding oneday strikes. We're joined by Cristina Tzintzun, executive director of the Workers Defense Project in Texas, who just attended the AFLCIO Quadrennial Convention.
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