Today in Labor History Nov 24 The union held its first meetings in taverns located off the Bowery

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November 24

Led by Samuel Gompers, who would later found the American Federation of Labor, Cigarmakers International Union Local 144 is chartered in New York City - 1875



And this: November 24, 1875 - The Cigarmakers International Union, Local 144, was chartered with Samuel Gompers as president. The union held its first meetings in taverns located off the Bowery in New York City.


Labor history found here: http://www.unionist.com/today-in-labor-history & here: http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?history_9_11_24_2009

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