What was the name of the labor organization of principally white, male, skilled workers that arose in the 1880's and was headed by samuel gompers?

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What was the name of the labor organization of principally white, male, skilled workers that arose in the 1880's and was headed by samuel gompers?

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Francisco Baxter · Answer 1

The correct answer is the American Federation of Labor.

This union, which was founded in 1886, consisted of an alliance of several different craft unions. These unions worked together to form this national labor union. When founded, Samuel Gompers was voted to be their first president. He would go on to serve in this role for over three decades.