The first major labor union was founded in 1866 by William Sylvis. It was called the National Labor Union (NLU).
It was the first national federation in the United States but it did not last. It dissolved in 1873. However, it paved the way for other labor unions and organizations.
He resigned because he'd already had enough trouble as president. Mainly the Watergate scandal. His plan was for him to step down and if he was arrested the vice president which would then be the vice president would pardon him. Also, if he didn't resign he'd likely be impeached anyway.
I believe that the answer to the question provided above is that the <span>king lobengula want to avoid fighting the british so that the people will be protected.</span>
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