The Congress of Industrial Organizations Is Formed
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Human Rights Series
- Categories: Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Economics
- Subcategories: Organizations, Agencies, Institutions, Human Rights, Labor, Unions, Work, Employment
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950
- Geographical Location: Pennsylvania
- Date: 1938
Article abstract: The formation of the CIO in 1935 served to broaden the basis of social democracy in the United States and expand workers’ rights.
Summary of Event
At the American Federation of Labor (AFL) convention in 1935, John L. Lewis spoke in favor of industrial, as opposed to trade, union organization. Even though Lewis was denied support for this initiative by the AFL’s Executive Council, the signal to organize industrial labor took shape. Following the convention, Lewis, along with other key industrial leaders including David Dubinsky of...
[The entire page is 2178 words long]
Join eNotes
Over 3,500 study guides, question and answer forums, literature criticism, reference content, and much more!
