Labor unions are legally recognized representatives of workers that fight for increased pay, benefits, and workplace safety. They are mostly made up of public sector workers. Some of the earliest and most influential labor unions included the Knights of Labor in 1869 led by Terence Powderly, the American Federation of Labor in 1886 led by Samuel Gompers, and the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union formed in 1900.

1. Labor Unions An Introduction

2. Labor Unions Legally recognized representatives of a group of workers They fight for: Increased pay & benefits Safety in the workplace hours mostly made up of public sector workers

3. Labor Unions Knights of Labor (1869) Terence Powderly American Federation of Labor (1886) Samuel Gompers ILGWU (1900) Garment Workers