Abstract
This paper utilizes archival research, in-depth interviews and par ticipant observation to analyze the founding and organizational history of the AFL-CIO Organizing Institute. The author argues that the particular way in which the institution was founded, the conflicting goals and mission of its early supporters, and genera tional and ideological clashes between Institute graduates and the larger labor movement have created conflict and, in some cases, undermined the Institute's founding goals. Additionally, the unre solved nature of these debates—as well as the larger debate regard ing commitment to organizing among Institute affiliates and the AFL-CIO—may undercut organizer success in the field and con tribute to a high level of turnover among Institute graduates.
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