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He was the person that founded the American Federation of Labor (AFL).He was the president of the AFL from 1886 to 1924 (the year of his death). He encouraged workers to "make intelligent use of the ballot" in order to advance their interests. His approach to labor problems made for solid growth for the AFL while he was in office.

8 hour work day

The American Federation of Labor (AFL)

The AFL's focus was on wages and practical, immediate goals rather than ideological or

political aims
Samuel Gompers was an English-born American cigar maker who became a labor union leader.

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