Samuel Gompers

Hungry stomachs may create a riot, but never a successful revolution.

[Samuel Gompers @SGompAPUSH2018]

@DorotheaLange18 You are confused. Neither I nor the #AFL are responsible for the migrant workers in the #DustBowl.

[Samuel Gompers @SGompAPUSH2018]

@DorotheaLange18 Exactly! That's what I've been doing as the leader of the #AFL. I see no reason why you are accusing me earlier of being responsible for the deaths of thousands of people.

[Samuel Gompers @SGompAPUSH2018]

I encourage people who have the same passion as mine regarding #workersrights to read my autobiographical book #SeventyYearsOfLifeAndLabor.

[Samuel Gompers @SGompAPUSH2018]

My fellow #cigarmakers and I received education while we were in our work environment. It encouraged us to have economic discussions. This is why I value highly skilled workers so much.

[Samuel Gompers @SGompAPUSH2018]

#Strike is labor's strongest weapon. The jail will not keep me or the #AFL from fighting for #workersrights.

[Samuel Gompers @SGompAPUSH2018]

The #AFL is in full support of the #ChineseExclusionAct. We shamelessly admit that we are responsible for organizing #laborboycotts of cigars made by chinese workers.

[Samuel Gompers @SGompAPUSH2018]

To the Americans fearing #communism, #AFL is safe and does not encourage it. We do not make the same mistakes as #IWW.

[Samuel Gompers @SGompAPUSH2018]

As you can see from my recent tweets, the AFL and I are open about being against #immigrants. I see no better solution for improving #wages and #workingconditions.

[Samuel Gompers @SGompAPUSH2018]

@DorotheaLange18 the situation of #migrants and the #DustBowl is terrible indeed. The #AFL is working on improving the conditions of skilled and professional workers.

[Samuel Gompers @SGompAPUSH2018]

What is the purpose of #laborunions if we keep taking in #immigrants? More of them will be employed than the citizens, as they are willing to work for #lowwages. This obviously encourages employers more to give low wage, and is against the AFL's purpose.

[Samuel Gompers @SGompAPUSH2018]

@FolletAPUSH2018 Nonetheless, it reduces the number of unskilled workers entering the country. Immigration makes #employers use cheaper #immigrantlabor. Like I said before, this eventually leads to the reduction of wages.

[Samuel Gompers @SGompAPUSH2018]

@FolletAPUSH2018 The arrival of #immigrants will only lead to lower wages.

[Samuel Gompers @SGompAPUSH2018]

Fellow #cigarmaker Ferdinand Laurrel was such an inspiration to me. I wouldn't have come up with #AFL without his advise.

[Samuel Gompers @SGompAPUSH2018]

Thank you President Roosevelt for the #NewDeal. This is very important for #laborunions.

[Samuel Gompers @SGompAPUSH2018]

I just read #TheJungle by Upton Sinclair. This is why I want to keep working as a #laborunionist.

[Samuel Gompers @SGompAPUSH2018]

The top priority of America's #labormovement is to make sure that workers earn their #rights.

[Samuel Gompers @SGompAPUSH2018]

So sad #moderntechnology is replacing highly skilled workers :(
#machines

[Samuel Gompers @SGompAPUSH2018]

@AlgerApush2018 I like your work as I was poor myself. By becoming a #cigarmaker and finally a #laborunionist, I am able to live a comfortable life.
#RagsToRiches #RaggedDick

[Samuel Gompers @SGompAPUSH2018]

@BClintonAPUSH18 Why did you turn your back on #laborunions once you became #president?
#Triangulation

[Samuel Gompers @SGompAPUSH2018]

@AlgerApush2018 Helping #unskilledworkers is a #socialist move. I fight for #freedom and #democracy, not #socialism.