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The first labor union leader is often considered to be Samuel Gompers, who founded the American Federation of Labor (AFL) in 1886. However, prior to Gompers, figures like William H. Sylvis and the leaders of the Knights of Labor played significant roles in early labor movements in the United States. Gompers focused on practical issues like wages and working conditions, establishing a model for organized labor that persists today.

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