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The American Federation of Labor used a combination of strikes and boycotts to achieve their aims. Although the companies often had the support of the government which used tactics to break strikes, the AFL achieved a great many of their labor goals.
It was very popular- the most popular one in the U.S. at the time despite its discrimination against sex and race.
President of the American Federation of Labor. In his employment he won higher wages, shorter hours, and greater freedom for union workers.
He was an African American labor leader during WW II who planned a march on Washington D.C. when president Roosevelt issued an executive order forbidding radical discrimination in defense industries, Randolf canceled the march.
Ensuring agreements between defense industries and organized labor.