Question

One major long range influence of Samuel Gompers on the American labor movement was his insistence on _______

Answer 1

Answer:

Non involvement in party politics.

Explanation:

Samuel Gompers was a labour union leader and an important figure in the American labour movement. He Was born in London and migrated to New York in 1863.

He developed labour organisation that was influenced by the works of Karl Marx. He first put his plan in action in Cigar Makers Union in 1877.  His method of  labour organisation included hierarchical structure and implemented program for pension funds and strikes.

His philosophy of labour union was focused on the economic benefits for workers sunhat as job security, benefits and wages. His major goal was to get these without any political action but through boycotts and strikes. He considered the unions as an important component of the corporation.