USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Unlike the National Labor Union and the Knights of Labor, the AFL represented only skilled white male craftsmen in the cities. Despite this limitation, however, the AFL survived the Gilded Age and would become one of the most powerful labor unions in the new century.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Gilded Age’s two most important movements were the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor (AFL). The Noble and Holy Order of the Knights of Labor was founded in 1869 by Philadelphia garment cutters.

Detailed explanation-3: -Labor unions are organizations of workers. They are also called unions or organized labor. Labor unions grew common as industry and big businesses expanded rapidly in the late 1880s and 1890s. Unions attempt to win higher pay, shorter work hours, and improved safety conditions for the union members.

Detailed explanation-4: -What was the American Federation of Labor and why was it successful? The American Federation of Labor (AFL) was a national union that provided resources and support to trade and craft workers. The AFL was successful because it allowed smaller unions to retain their own autonomy after joining.

Detailed explanation-5: -The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) works tirelessly to improve the lives of working people. We are the democratic, voluntary federation of 59 national and international labor unions that represent 12.5 million working people.