Includes bibliographical references and index.; Prologue: "all sinners belong in the church" -- Southern roots -- Education of a trade unionist -- Expanding horizons -- Captain of the ship -- Labor versus Reagan -- All out for Fritz -- Solidarity forever -- Central America: fighting the good fight at home and abroad -- Mr. Democracy -- Labor unity; labor pains -- Civil rights: keeping the faith -- Two cheers for Clinton -- The coup -- Freedom's five star general.;