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Union Veterans
AFL Estabishes New Constituency Group
The AFL-CIO established the Union Veterans Council, a new constituency group whose primary objective is to serve as a voice for the over 2 million veteran union members. The union veterans council includes reps from 20 unions and labor organizations. It is chaired by Mark Ayers President fo the Buidling and Construction Trades Dept and US Navy Seal Vetran of the Vietnam War. In addition, J. David Cox (AFGE Sec.-Treas) and Ann Converso (UAN Pres) serve as Co-Vice Chairs. Cox and Converso have a combined 50 years experience with the Veterans Administration.
To learn more about the Union Veterans Council, visit their website.
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