Asked by Tasha Zailani on Sep 30, 2024
The American Federation of Labor arose out of frustration with:
A) The National Labor Union's focus on craft unionism, which excluded industrial workers from its ranks.
B) The Knights of Labor's failure to address everyday working issues.
C) The Industrial Workers of the World's militant organizing tactics.
D) The CIO's exclusive focus on industrial unionism.
American Federation of Labor
A national federation of labor unions in the United States, established in 1886, that aimed to organize skilled workers into national unions according to their crafts.
Industrial Workers
Individuals employed in sectors focused on the production and manufacturing of goods, often distinguished by their involvement in physically intensive or machinery-centric tasks.
- Gain insight into the distinctive features and historical progression of diverse labor unions.
- Discern the differences between types of labor unions, encompassing craft, industrial, and uplift variants.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the distinctive features and historical progression of diverse labor unions.
- Discern the differences between types of labor unions, encompassing craft, industrial, and uplift variants.