Gompers

Gom·pers

G0187300 (gŏm′pərz), Samuel 1850-1924. British-born American labor leader who as president of the American Federation of Labor (1886-1924, except 1895) won higher wages, shorter hours, and greater freedom for union members.

Gompers

(ˈɡɒmpəz) n (Biography) Samuel. 1850–1924, US labour leader, born in England; a founder of the American Federation of Labor and its president (1886–94; 1896–1924)

Gom•pers

(ˈgɒm pərz)

n. Samuel, 1850–1924, U.S. labor leader, born in England.

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Gompers - United States labor leader (born in England) who was president of the American Federation of Labor from 1886 to 1924 (1850-1924)Samuel Gompers