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.
It kept people moving, enabling them to share their personal belief systems.
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A. Goods became cheaper and plentiful