dec 8, 1886 - The American Federation of Labor is Established
Description:
A national federation of trade unions that included only skilled workers, founded in 1886 until its dissolution in 1955. Led by Samuel Gompers for nearly four decades, the AFL sought to negotiate with employers for a better kind of capitalism that rewarded workers fairly with better wages, hours, and conditions. The AFL’s membership was almost entirely white and male until the middle of the twentieth century.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 8, 1886
Now
~ 139 years ago