The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) is the principal labor federation in the United States, formed through the amalgamation of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) in 1955. The AFL-CIO operates mainly at the political level, influencing labor policies and representing the interests of member unions.
The AFL-CIO is a voluntary federation of 57 national and international labor unions created in 1955 by the merger of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO).
The American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) is a major federation of unions in the United States, representing millions of workers in a wide range of industries.
An in-depth study of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO), a pivotal union movement in American labor history, and its impact after merging to form the AFL-CIO.
A comprehensive overview of a craft union, its types, historical context, special considerations, and comparisons with industry-wide unions.
An independent union is a labor organization that is not affiliated with larger federations such as the AFL-CIO. These unions operate autonomously and can vary greatly in structure and influence.
An in-depth look into labor federations, their structures, functions, historical context, and their role in supporting local labor unions.
A comprehensive look at organized labor in the United States, focusing on its structure, history, and the role of major unions like the AFL-CIO.
An unaffiliated union is a labor organization that operates independently and is not associated with the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO). The Teamsters is one of the largest unaffiliated unions.
