In 1866, a union was organized that was composed of several associations of skilled workers. This union came to be called the American Federation of Labor and grew and held many successful strikes under the leadership of Samuel Gompers.
Organized workers helped the cause of all workers
Samuel Gompers founded the AFL (American Federation of Labor)
The first attempt to organize labor in the US was the Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions. It organized workers in 5 cities in 1834.
Samuel Gompers
The American Federation of Labor (afl) was organized as an association of trade unions in 1886.
1881
Organized workers helped the cause of all workers
In 1866, a union was organized that was composed of several associations of skilled workers. This union came to be called the American Federation of Labor and grew and held many successful strikes under the leadership of Samuel Gompers.
American Labor of Federation... or AF of L
organized workers helped the cause of all workers
Samuel Gompers established the American Federation of Labor. Gompers was the best known spokesman for labor unions as well as the general class. He made speeches encouraging prosperity through cooperation between labor and businesses.
Organized workers helped the cause of all workers
Organized workers helped the cause of all workers
the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations
Organized workers helped the cause of all workers
The CIO organized all workers within an industry.