In 1953, under Meany's leadership, the International Longshoremen's Association, accused of racketeering, was expelled from the AFL, an early example of Meany's efforts against corruption and the influence of organized crime in the labor movement.
In 1953, under Meany's leadership, the International Longshoremen's Association, accused of racketeering, was expelled from the AFL. This was an early example of Meany's efforts against corruption and the influence of organized crime in the labor movement.