American Federation of Labor

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  • Federation of Trade of Labor Unions formed by Gompers

    Federation of Trade of Labor Unions formed by Gompers

  • First Labor Day in New York City

    First Labor Day in New York City

  • Haysmarket Bombing by the Knights of Labor

    Haysmarket Bombing by the Knights of Labor

  • FOTLU becomes the American Federation of Labor

    FOTLU becomes the American Federation of Labor

  • American workers should not work more than 8 hours

    American workers should not work more than 8 hours
    The AFL sets May 1, 1890 as the day American workers should not work more than 8 hours

  • National Labor Relations Act (part of FDR's New Deal)

    National Labor Relations Act (part of FDR's New Deal)

  • AFL Merges with rival CIO

    AFL Merges with rival CIO

  • Occupational Safety and Health Act Passed

    Occupational Safety and Health Act Passed