National Historic Landmarks Program - The American Federation of Labor (AFL) was a national federation of American labor unions founded in 1886 to ensure labor protections and rights for the working class
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American Federation of Labor | Goals, Founding & Significance - Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.com
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Image of SEALS: AFL. - Seal For The American Federation Of Labor, Founded 1947. From Granger - Historical Picture Archive
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American Federationist. /Nmasthead Of 'American Federationist,' The Official Journal Of The American Federation Of Labor Founded In 1894 At The Urging Of Samuel Gompers. Poster Print by Granger Collection - Item # VARGRC0035369 - Posterazzi
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