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Explain the primary goals of the American Federation of Labor.
On Jun 17, 2024
The AFL was a pragmatic union whose primary focus was on achieving immediate gains in the workplace through improved wages, hours, and working conditions. It was concerned with securing labor's "fair share" of the profits that were generated from their labor. However, they also worked to protect skills trades and crafts control over decision making surrounding work rules and standards.