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POLITICSNYT - NY Region·1h ago

How a Labor Union Bested the Political Establishment in New York

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The United Auto Workers union has expanded its membership by including white-collar workers and adopting democratic socialist policies, leading to increased political friction.

The United Auto Workers has grown in size by opening its tent to workers in white-collar professions, and by adopting democratic socialist stances. But its growth has also led to political friction.

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