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What was the first successful labor union in the United States

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Answer: American Federation of Labor

Explanation: The Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions was formed in 1881, and the American Federation of Labor (AFL) was founded five years later. Congress became more sympathetic toward the labor force as time passed, which led to the creation of the Department of Labor.

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