In the early days of the CIO, one of the key features that distinguished it from the AFL was an acceptance of minorities, immigrants, and women into the union.

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This is true. The CIO (Congress of Industrial Organizations) was formed in the 1930s and was known for its more inclusive approach to union organizing, compared to the AFL (American Federation of Labor). The CIO actively sought to organize workers regardless of their race, ethnicity, or gender. Women and minorities held leadership positions in some CIO unions, and the organization played an important role in advancing civil rights and supporting anti-discrimination legislation.

In the Early Days of the CIO, One of the Key