Samual Gompers
Labor's Problem: Real Wages
Samuel Gompers
Labor Problems in History
Samuel Gompers was the First President of the American Federation of Labor from 1886-1924. Gompers, for whom Gompers Park in Chicago's Northwest Side was named, was one of the founders of the American Federation of Labor in 1886. Gompers held the position of president, expect for one year, until his death 38 years later. As a result of his integrity, generosity, dedication, and hard work Samuel Gompers became the most well known and respected representative of the labor movement. Gompers was said to be a leader of men, and became the most influential labor leader of all time. Under his leadership, AFL expanded from struggling labor unions to the dominant organization in the Labor Movement in the United States.
The Life of Samuel Gompers
Samuel Gompers, the leader of American organized labor for almost a half a century, used his diplomatic skills to unify workers behind the war effort during World War......
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