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Ron Blackwell Left Behind a Strong Legacy on Behalf of Working People
… chief economist of the AFL-CIO and pioneer in the labor movement, passed away on Sunday night. … From his Alabama roots to his role as chief economist at the AFL-CIO, Ron was defined by his unshakable courage and conviction. Whether it was his choice to go to prison rather than go to war in Vietnam or charting new paths for our economy while serving on the board of the … that provides training and education for working people by working people—and that remain at the core of the AFL-CIO’s work. In addition to his work in economics, Ron was a recognized leader on issues of trade, globalization and corporate …