Coalition of Black Trade Unionists

Coalition of Black Trade Unionists

Known for the time being as the “Coalition of Black Trade Unionists,” a new organization has been launched of black trade union leaders and members. It may turn out to be of major significance both in the American labor movement and the black struggle for social and economic equality.

This movement had its origin in the McGovern campaign, but its plans go beyond it. According to William Lucy, secretary-treasurer of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Emp...


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