AFL-CIO Executive Council Backs Universal Health Care, Political Mobilization and More

AFL-CIO Executive Council Backs Universal Health Care, Political Mobilization and More

by Mike Hall, Aug 7, 2007

Before heading to Chicago’s Solider Field for tonight’s AFL-CIO Presidential Candidates Forum, members of the AFL-CIO Executive Council outlined the next steps in the battle to win quality health care for all Americans, developed plans to mobilize a force of 1,000 activists as part of “An Economy That Works for All” and called for a rebuilding of the nation’s infrastructure.

Also during this morning’s session, the council approved statements on important reforms to the nation’s trade policy to bring about trade agreement based on fairness and democratic principles, advancing the fight for the Employee Free Choice Act and expanding access to higher education. (Full council statements are available here.)