Only skilled workers
The American Federation of Labor used a 'closed shop' trade agreement that literally make it mandatory for workers to join the union. The union also was able to use boycotts and strikes to its advantage, because of a substantial material reserve that could see its members through a work stoppage.
In 1862, Congress passed a law to allow African Americans to join the Union Army.
reduced worker's desire to join unions-APEX
Women served in the military and other minorities were allowed in combat until the last year of the war.
only skilled workers
The American federation of labor was founded in 1886 by Samuel Gompers and allowed skilled working white men in smaller unions. African Americans and women were not allowed.
It did not allow African Americans to join.
It did not allow African Americans to join.
It did not allow African Americans to join.
It did not allow African Americans to join.
It did not allow African Americans to join.
It did not allow African Americans to join.
it did not allow African Americans to join
Only skilled workers
Well, All Kinds of Workers can join the Knights of Labor(KOL). But With the American Federation of Labor only some workers can join. I hope that answered your question, thanks for asking.
The Knights welcomed all wage earners of former wage earners including women; they excluded only bankers, doctors, lawyers,stockbrokers, professional gamblers and liquor dealers.