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Three dominant labor movements of the century were the American Federation of Labor (AFL) led by Samual Gompers, the Knights of Labor (K of L) led by Terence Powderly, and the International Workers of the World (IWW) led by William Haywood. All three were trying to establish improved ambient factors for working society through atypical approaches.The American Federation of Labor seemed to be the most dominant of the three unions. Samual Gompers theorized that the goal of this union would exist by building "a closed structure of largely white, male, skilled craftsmen," (RTAP, p. 3). These men would work for a shorter working day, a more appropriate working environment, and more pay for its members. Gompers felt the union should "understand our industry as a whole," (RTAP, p. 26). Gompers used a more subtle approach dealing with employers, a bill of proposals would be submitted that would either be accepted or denied. If the proposal were denied then the union would "negotiate an agreement," (RTAP, p. 26) until a median was reached, or a strike or lockout would result. Gompers al
Terence Powderly and the Knights of Labor had a different aspect for the citizens; "the goal of the Knights was to return the worker to a position of equal citizenship and to restore social harmony within the community through a program of education and range reforms." (RTAP,p. 2) Powderly wanted to adopt a broader perspective of the union, admitting from a scavenger on the street, to the most skilled artisan. Women made up nearly ten percent of The Knights of Labor membership at its high point in 1886. Powderly believed that all women should be equally educated, receive equal benefits, and that all women in the working environment should have equal opportunities as the men. Powderly stated "we know no sex in the laws of Knighthood." (RTAP, p.39) Terms of the union were not printed or spoken, only when an assembly was held would a new member learn of The Knights of Labor framework or terms in which they had joined. Powderly adopted the idea that The Knights of Labor would ! suppression of left wing alternatives; and, perhaps most importantly of all, the ethic and racial fragmentation of the labor force." (RTAP, p. 17)
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Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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