Labor Unions
By Kiley Sullivan
Labor Unions
What is a Labor Union?
Why do we have them?
Most labor unions were formed due to the economic and social impact of the industrial revolution in the mid 19th century.
The first Labor Union was in 1794, which was founded in Philadelphia. Called Federal Society of Journeymen Cordwainer
The Knights of Labor
Founders of the Knights of Labor
Terence V. Powderly
Knights of Labor Symbol
Knights of Labor Orginazation
American Federation of Labor
Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)
AFL-CIO combined and still are combined today.
Longest lasting union
Richard Trumka
Today's president is Richard Trumka
Some of the First Members
AFL and CIO combined in 1955 and is still working today.
Was the main union until 2005 when Change to Win formed.
Office headquaters
Washington D.C
Change to Win
Still Exists
James P. Hoffa
Current Chair Member
Tom Woodruff
Executive Director
Mary Kay Henry
Secretary-Treasurer
Bibliography
"AFLCIO." AFL-CIO. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Oct. 2014.
"Change to Win." Home | Change to Win. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Oct. 2014.
"Labor Movement." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 30 Sept. 2014.
Shmoop Editorial Team. "History of Labor Unions." Shmoop.com. Shmoop University, Inc., 11 Nov. 2008. Web. 28 Sept. 2014.