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Compare and Contrast: American Federation of Labor and Knights of Labor

For Students 9th - 12th
While learning about labor unions, have your class compare the American Federation of Labor and the Knights of Labor. The chart includes nine different categories for comparison, including views toward certain workers and members,...
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Encyclopedia of Chicago: Congress of Industrial Organizations

For Students 9th - 10th
A good summary of the establishment of the Congress of Industrial Organizations and the reasons why John L. Lewis founded it. Read about the roadblocks unskilled and semi-skilled labor overcame to organize.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Knights of Labor

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn interesting details about the Knights of Labor, the first major American labor union to be established.