John L Lewis Broke with the American Federation of Labor (AFL)

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John L. Lewis broke with the American Federation of Labor (AFL) in 1935 over membership issues and formed a rival group known as the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO).

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Definitions:

Direct Labor

The labor costs directly associated with the production of goods, including wages for workers who are physically involved in creating a product.

First-In, First-Out Method

An inventory valuation method where goods purchased or manufactured first are sold or used first.

Conversion Costs

The combined cost of direct labor and manufacturing overhead expenses, which are incurred to convert raw materials into finished products.

Equivalent Units

Equivalent units are a concept used in cost accounting to standardize the measurement of quantities of partially completed goods in process inventories.