<P> The American Federation of Labor , founded in 1886 and led by Samuel Gompers until his death in 1924 , proved much more durable . It arose as a loose coalition of various local unions . It helped coordinate and support strikes and eventually became a major player in national politics , usually on the side of the Democrats . </P>
<P> The American Federation of Labor , founded in 1886 and led by Samuel Gompers until his death in 1924 , proved much more durable . It arose as a loose coalition of various local unions . It helped coordinate and support strikes and eventually became a major player in national politics , usually on the side of the Democrats . </P>
who was an important figure in developing the strength of labor unions in the united states
who was an important figure in developing the strength of labor unions in the united states
Samuel Gompers
Samuel Gompers