American Federation of Labor was created on 1886-12-08.
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Samuel Gompers was the chairman of the Federation of Trades and Labour Unions at its foundation in 1881. The Federation became the American Federation of Labor five years later, and Gompers was duly elected its president.
American Federation of Labor ended in 1955.
Samuel Gompers established the American Federation of Labor. Gompers was the best known spokesman for labor unions as well as the general class. He made speeches encouraging prosperity through cooperation between labor and businesses.
The American Federation of Labor is known for helping to end problems amongst unions. When strikes and other problems threaten to split unions apart, the American Federation of Labor will step in to help find mediums for both parties to work with.
Samuel Gompers