Despite the AFL's emphasis on immediate improvements to working conditions, it was also intent on changing the basic economic structure of the U.S. economy from ownership control to worker control of business.

Working Conditions

The environment, terms, and circumstances under which an individual is employed, including hours, physical aspects, legal rights, and safety.

Economic Structure

Economic structure refers to the composition and workings of an economy, including how resources are allocated, industries are organized, and how economic activities are interrelated.

Worker Control

The practice or advocacy of giving workers direct control of the workplaces, including the decision-making processes and organizational structures.