Word: afl
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...surprisingly, automation proved the central concern of last week's fifth biennial convention of the AFL-CIO. The federation's president George Meany established the meeting's general tone in his opening address. Automation, he said, offers "no element of blessing.... It is rapidly becoming a real curse to society...
...recapture its former drive. But until now union participation in civil rights has been limited to a few large unions such as the Ladies Garment Workers, the United Auto Workers, and the Sleeping Car Porters as well as numerous locals. The executive council of the AFL-CIO, however, refused to put its prestige and influence behind the March on Washington...
...AFL-CIO convention offers one encouraging prospect for the future, though. Never before has there been a similar unaminity among union leaders on the problems their movement faces. Even Reuther and Meany, usually in disagreement, appear to be expressing the same fears...
...Parilli is well, the Patriots have a good chance to take the title in the well-balanced Eastern Division of the AFL. They lead now with a record of two wins and one loss, pursued by the New York Jets (1-1), the Houston Oilers (1-2), and the Buffalo Bills...
...Patriots don't play a home game until they face Oakland at Fenway Park, October 11. When they return to Boston, however, it might be worth your while to go take a look. AFL football is getting good enough for any NFL fan to enjoy...