July 10, 2001 - The national convention of the Communications Workers of America wrapped up today in Minneapolis. The union's 2,300 delegates heard AFL-CIO president John Sweeney and others talk about the importance of expanding union membership in Minnesota and nationwide.
April 12, 1996 - "Renewing the Social Contract" Special 3 hour Midday. (DAT recorded at 32K) LIVE coverage?- MIDDAY through 3 pm April 12, Gary Eichten hosts forum ?Renewing the Social Contract? up at State Capitol. Room 15. Noon hour-? call-in program. Commentator for the 3 hour broadcast is Erica Whittlinger. Congressman Martin Sabo, hosting forum from 1?2:15 or 2:30. keynote speech (10?15 minutes): John Sweeney, President of the AFL-CIO.