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American Federation of Labor

noun

a federation of trade unions organized in 1886: united with the Congress of Industrial Organizations 1955. Abbreviation: A.F.L., AFL, A.F. of L.

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British Dictionary definitions for american federation of labor

American Federation of Labor

noun

the first permanent national labour movement in America, founded in 1886. It amalgamated with the Congress of Industrial Organizations in 1955See also AFL-CIO
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