Talking History with AFA President Sara Nelson

Tales from the Reuther Library by Walter P. Reuther Library, Wayne State University

Nov 26, 202524:31Education

In celebration of the Reuther Library’s 50th anniversary, Sara Nelson, International President of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO discusses the importance of understanding labor and legislative history...

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