Article from Z magazine (2005) on the AFL-CIO and the "The National Endowment for Democracy", the U.S. funded organization whose members are currently being detained by the Egyptian government.
"...like the anti-communist cold warriors of the past, this new generation’s labor/far right alliance works against progressive labor movements around the world, supporting multinational corporate interests while wearing a mask of 'liberal-left labor activism.' Solidarity Center uses the NED grant money to create ideological guidance and logistical support for activist labor groups and anti-globalization movements across the country, promoting “international labor campaigns” with hidden CIA and U.S. government agendas."