The American federation (AFL) which was founded in 1886 by Samuel Gompers. during the period of its pinnaclehad approximentley 1.4 million Supporter /members
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After Civil War a union named "Knights of Labor" was created but it soon dissapeared. The man normally known as the founder of the first Union was Samuel Gompers, who founded the "American Federation of Labor" in 1886.
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