The American Federation of Labor's Founder, Samuel Gompers, Used the Idea

question 46

Multiple Choice

The American Federation of Labor's founder, Samuel Gompers, used the idea of "freedom of contract" to

• A) argue against interference by judges with workers' right to organize unions.
• B) argue for the right of workers to form political parties to shape government.
• C) argue for direct confrontation between unions and corporations.
• D) justify the exclusion of women and blacks from the American Federation of Labor.
• E) explain the American Federation of Labor's policy of admitting unskilled workers to its union.

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Definitions:

Certified Union

A labor union that has been officially recognized and approved to represent workers in bargaining and legal matters.

Wage Negotiations

The process where employees and employers discuss and agree upon the terms of payment for work done.

Decertify

The process of revoking or nullifying the certification of an entity, often used in the context of labor unions.

Bargaining Unit

Group of two or more employees who share common employment interests and conditions and may reasonably be grouped together for purposes of collective bargaining.