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Which labor organization was founded first

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Labor unions arose in the nineteenth century as increasing numbers of Americans took jobs in factories, mines, and mills in the growing industrial economy. The Knights of Labor, founded in 1869, was the first major labor organization in the United States. Hope this helps :)
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Knights of labor (KOL), the first important national labour organization in the United States, founded in 1869, maybe? hope this helps :)
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