| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Dec. 5, 2025, 6:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Dec. 5, 2025, 6:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/05/today-in-history-afl-cio-formed/ |
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Today is Friday, Dec. 5, the 339th day of 2025. There are 26 days left in the
year.
Today in history:
On Dec. 5, 1955, the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial
Organizations merged to form the AFL-CIO under its first president, George
Meany.
Also on this date:
In 1848, in ...