A towering figure in 20th-century American labor, George Meany shaped the AFL-CIO as its first president from 1955 to 1979. His pragmatic leadership unified craft and industrial unions, prioritizing anti-communism and political lobbying. Workers and union organizers benefited from his efforts to secure legislative wins, including workplace safety and civil rights advancements. His legacy remains a cornerstone for understanding modern labor relations and collective bargaining power.
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