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Samuel Gompers
Samuel Gompers was an American labor union leader born in England. He founded the American Federation of Labor. -
13th Amendment
The 13th amendment abolished slavery and involuntary work. The only exception being as a crime. -
National Labor Union
First national labor federation in the United States. It followed the unsuccessful efforts of labor activists to form a national coalition of local trade unions. -
Knights of Labor
The Knights of Labor was the largest and one of the most important labor unions in the U.S. The Knights promoted the social and cultural uplift of workmen. -
1st Labor Day
Honors the American Labor Movement. It occurs on a Monday of Labor Day Weekend in September. -
Haymarket Riot
What began as a peaceful rally in support of workers striking for an eight-hour day, ended in a violent confrontation between union workers and government officials. -
American Federation of Labor
The AFL was a national federation of labor unions in the Untied States. It was founded by members disaffected by Knights of Labor. -
Shirtwaist Factory fire
Was a disaster that occurred in a factory in New York. It resulted in the death of 146 workers. -
Wagner Act
The Wagner Act established the National Labor Relations Board and addressed relations between unions and employers in the private sector. It was signed by president Franklin Roosevelt. -
Taft-Harley Act
The Taft-Harley Act restricts the activities and power of labor unions. Labor leaders called it the "slave-labor bill".
