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Two prominent differences between the two was the the Knights of Labor were much more of a secret society type group, while the AFL was a very formal federation of labor Unions. The other main difference was the the Knights of Labor were much more radical than the AFL, admitting unskilled workers, African Americans, and women, unlike the AFL.

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The Knights of Labor (Noble and Holy Order of the Knights of Labor):

Goals: 8-hour work day, legislation to end child and convict labor

Methods: Cooperatives: Business organizations owned and operated by a group of individuals for mutual benefit. Strikes and Boycotts

Achievements: Pacific Railroad Strike in 1884 and the Wabash Railroad strike in 1885.

American Federation of Labor:Goals: Higher wages, shorter hours, and rights to bargain collectively.

Methods: Mostly strikes.

Achievements: As an association of trade unions, the AFL supported the trade unions and centralized them into a collective and harmonious force.

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