A short introduction and a timeline of significant events

A look at early 19th century Working Men's parties

Coverage of labor's role in the Henry George campaign (1886)

A first-hand report of what labor wanted in 1895

Political Cartoons

The AFL's Bill of Grievances & Protest to Congress

Documents related to the AFL's role in the 1906 election campaign

Documents and comments by Samuel Gompers
and other labor leaders

An inside look at the AFL's decision to endorse a candidate for president in 1924