Samuel Gompers, the first leader of the American Federation of Labor (AFL), believed that unions should stay out of politics. He advocated for a focus on practical, immediate concerns such as wages, working conditions, and hours, rather than engaging in political ideologies or issues that could distract from the primary goals of labor organizations. Gompers emphasized the importance of economic negotiation over political action, believing that unions should prioritize the interests of their members directly.
Samuel Gompers
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers founded the AFL (American Federation of Labor)
Samuel Gompers founded the American Federation of Labor (AFL) in 1886. See Related Link below for more information.
Samuel Gompers
Samuel Gompers
Samuel Gompers
Samuel Gompers
samuel gompers
American Federation of Labor
American federation of labor
The current President of the AFL-CIO is Richard L. Trumka.
Samuel Gompers
American federation of labor
American Federation of Labor
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.