Who formed the first unions in america

The American federation (AFL) which was founded in 1886 by Samuel Gompers. during the period of its pinnaclehad approximentley 1.4 million Supporter /members

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After Civil War a union named "Knights of Labor" was created but it soon dissapeared. The man normally known as the founder of the first Union was Samuel Gompers, who founded the "American Federation of Labor" in 1886.

abraham lincoln, according to anyone who was connected with agriculture, represented the worst of northern politicians. shortly after lincoln was elected, south carolina seceded from the union. they along with other southern states, retained their anger. in a way, it was their own fault: the democrats were split in the south. some wanted slavery to be extended in other states that were about to join the union and some didn't want it badly enough. lincoln had a solid backing from his party: the republicans were united in not wanting slavery to be expanded.