The Baltimore Federation of Labor (BFL), an affiliate of the American Federation of Labor, was formed in 1883, in Baltimore, Maryland.

History

In 1919, the Baltimore Federation of Labor helped found the Baltimore Labor College as an outgrowth of its adult education department.

Baltimore Federation of Labor

The Baltimore Federation of Labor was considered conservative. It was allied with the United Garment Workers of America. In 1913, it had a battle with the Wobblies for representation of Baltimore garment industry workers.

Baltimore Federation of Labor

See also

American Federation of Labor

Baltimore Labor College

References

External links

Baltimore Federation of Labor Collection. 1918–1969. 0.25 linear feet. University of Maryland Labor History Collection, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Maryland Libraries.

Baltimore Federation of Labor

Trade unions in Maryland

American Federation of Labor affiliates

History of Baltimore

1883 establishments in Maryland

AFL–CIO affiliates