8 feb 1886 año - American Fed. of Labor

Descripción:

- Labor Union led by Samuel Gompers for 38 years.
- Viewed capitalism as ok, but workers needed a larger share of the profit.
- Lunch pail issues = issues every worker cares about (wages, working conditions, hours).
- Pushed for 8 hr work day.
- It was harder to get into the AFL. Members were skilled workers (harder to replace).
- Used strikes to give leverage to workers.

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