Mafia were very connected to the american labor movement in the 20th century, often taking leadership positions in unions (look into Jimmy hoffa) this was not an altruistic or ideological position, it just allowed them to embezzle money out of union dues and pensions, and allowed them to threaten strikes on businesses that did not pay the mafia racketeer money.
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Mafia were very connected to the american labor movement in the 20th century, often taking leadership positions in unions (look into Jimmy hoffa) this was not an altruistic or ideological position, it just allowed them to embezzle money out of union dues and pensions, and allowed them to threaten strikes on businesses that did not pay the mafia racketeer money.