It was his vision that provided critical support to workers in Poland and it is their example that proved so powerful throughout Eastern Europe. Lane Kirkland and the men and women of the AFLCIO through their actions and example helped to turn the web of possibility inherent in the Helsinki process into concrete achievements. Over the years Lane Kirkland and the AFLCIO have been in the forefront of struggle for rights in the Soviet Union. from workers rights to championing the right of Soviet Jews and others to freely emigrate. When the dark night of the Pinochet government fell over Chilean democracy. the AFLCIO was there with critical support for Chilean free labor unions. When the opportunity for a new day drew nearer.
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