Samuel Gompers

Samuel Gompers

activist United States

Samuel Gompers was a key figure in the American labor movement, founding the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and pushing for better wages, working conditions, and hours for workers in the early 20th century.

Born on Jan 27, 1850 (175 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
129,907
Power
8,242$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 331,002,651 129,907 $21,000,000 8,242$
Totals 1 331,002,651 129,907 $21,000,000 8,242$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Samuel Gompers, the founder of the American Federation of Labor, rejected the coercion today’s union bosses rely on. 7

Fox News: Labor Day belongs to American workers, not political operatives

Nigeria Nigeria: As Samuel Gompers, founder of the American Federation of Labor, once stated, 'The rights of the workers and the welfare of the community are inseparable.' 8

The Punch: Sustained welfare improvement for Ogun retirees