American Federation of Labor

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American Federation of Labor

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(Industrial Relations & HR Terms) the first permanent national labour movement in America, founded in 1886. It amalgamated with the Congress of Industrial Organizations in 1955. See also AFL-CIO
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Noun1.American Federation of Labor - a federation of North American labor unions that merged with the Congress of Industrial Organizations in 1955American Federation of Labor - a federation of North American labor unions that merged with the Congress of Industrial Organizations in 1955
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federation - an organization formed by merging several groups or parties
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