Samuel Gompers and European Debs
Importance of Eugene Debs
Helped start American railway union Fighting for workers rights Organized workers by industry
How did Gompers' approach to labor unions differ from that of Debs?
Gompers want to workers organize my craft and dance wanted workers organized by industry
Importance of Samuel Debs
Lead the American Federation of labor He convinced that labor unions should focus on increasing wages, gaining benefits and improving working conditions Organize workers by craft
What where each of the views in regards to race and ethnicity within labor unions?
Samuel Gompers had racism issues going on against black workers while Eugene Debs didn't care about the race