Sylvis, William H., 1828-1869
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- Life, speeches, labors, & essays of William H. Sylvis, 1968:p. 19 (b. Nov. 26, 1828) p. 88 (d. July 26, 1869)
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William H. Sylvis (1828–1869) was a pioneer American trade union leader who founded the Iron Molders' International Union. He also was a founder of the National Labor Union. It was one of the first American union federations attempting to unite workers of various crafts into a single national organization.
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