George Meany

George Meany was a prominent American labor leader who served as the president of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) from 1955 until 1979. He played a crucial role in unifying various labor unions to strengthen workers' rights and improve labor conditions. Meany was known for advocating for fair wages, job security, and benefits for workers. His leadership was characterized by a commitment to collective bargaining and political action, influencing labor policies in the United States during a transformative period for workers' rights in the mid-20th century.