labor leader Samuel Gompes and his fight for workers' rights
Born in England, Samuel Gompers immigrated to the United States and soon discovered his vocation to fight for the American laborer. His charismatic, outspoken personality soon landed him the role of speaking on behalf of his fellow workers. His participation in various unsuccessful unions and other failed ventures to enact labor changes led to his creation of the American Federation of Labor. Faced with strikes that turned violent, opposition from the government, and lies perpetrated by anti-unionizers, Gompers persevered, and lived to see various measures enacted to ensure safe work environments, workers??? compensation, and other basic laborer rights.
