Labor Unions in the United States
By: Casey Urbanek
Conditions Before the Formation of Labor Unions
The Formation of Labor Unions
American Federation of Labor
The American Federation of Labor (AFL) was founded by Samuel Gompers in 1886.
Knights of Labor
The Knights of Labor was founded in 1869. Membership declined in the late 1800s.
The Founders of the Knights of Labor
The Knights of Labor was founded by six garment workers led by Uriah Stephens.
Conditions After Labor Unions
History of Labor Unions in Wisconsin
Current State of Unions in Wisconsin
Current State of Unions in the United States of America
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