In the midst of a slumping economy, the AFL (American Federation of Labor) has defied the odds, refusing to let economic conditions dictate their stance on wage increases. Delegates at the annual 10-day AFL convention, held in Los Angeles, voted to approve new wage boosts for workers, despite a depressed and uncertain economic atmosphere.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Labor Disputes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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