Gompers
[gom-perz]
- Samuel,1850–1924, U.S. labor leader, born in England: president of the American Federation of Labor 1886–94, 1896–1924.
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From the beginning Gompers has followed three general lines of policy.
The Armies of LaborSamuel P. Orth
Secondly, Gompers has always advocated frugality in money matters.
The Armies of LaborSamuel P. Orth
Gompers has thus been the political watchman of the labor interests.
The Armies of LaborSamuel P. Orth
This was the first great step taken by Gompers and the Federation.
The Armies of LaborSamuel P. Orth
This programme was in a large measure the work of Gompers, who was a member of the Council.
The Armies of LaborSamuel P. Orth
Gompers
- Samuel. 1850–1924, US labour leader, born in England; a founder of the American Federation of Labor and its president (1886–94; 1896–1924)
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