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Knights of Labor
The Knights of Labor fought for better working conditions in Philadelphia.
Daniel Spahr and Sam Catri were the founders of the Knights of Labor. Terence Powderly was also a prominent member. A group of skilled workers who made clothes.
The Knights of Labor
Knights of Labor
Knights of Labor
In 1869, a group of tailors, led by Uriah P. Stephens, formed the Noble and Holy Order of the Knights of Labor. They spread their message in secret, organizing workers of different jobs but not getting political. In 1879, Stephens was replaced by Terence V. Powderly, and the Knights became a labor powerhouse. The Knights continued to grow until the infamous Haymarket Square tragedy was unfairly blamed on the Knights, by business owners and officials.
Knights of Labor
Knights of Labor
What "The Knights of Labor" were most interested in is open to interpretation. It depends solely upon what an individual perceives as the true motivation and ultimate goal of the Knights of Labor. Essentially, it was a National Union. Factoid** As the organization splintered and fell into obscurity one group formed what is now the AFL-CIO. The Knights of Labor was more interested in broad reform.
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