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The '''Knights of Labor''' was a major American labor union in the 1880s.

The '''Knights of Labor''' was a major American labor union in the 1880s.

Organized in 1869, it was the first effective labor organization that was more than regional in membership and influence. The Knights believed in the unity of the interests of all producing groups and sought to enlist in their ranks not only all laborers but everyone who could be truly classified as a producer.  The acceptance of all producers led to explosive growth after 1880.   

Organized in 1869, it was the first effective labor organization that was more than regional in membership and influence. The Knights believed in the unity of the interests of all producing groups and sought to enlist in their ranks not only all laborers, but everyone who could be truly classified as a producer.  The acceptance of all producers led to explosive growth after 1880.   

The Noble Order of the Knights of Labor was the most ambitious and significant labor organization of the [[Gilded Age]]. As the charismatic leader of this group, Irish Catholic [[Terence Powderly]] was America's first nationally known labor leader, the first to achieve a high degree of recognition from working people, industrialists, and politicians across the continent. To most Americans, Powderly was the Knights of Labor.  

The Noble Order of the Knights of Labor was the most ambitious and significant labor organization of the [[Gilded Age]]. As the charismatic leader of this group, Irish Catholic [[Terence Powderly]] was America's first nationally known labor leader, the first to achieve a high degree of recognition from working people, industrialists, and politicians across the continent. To most Americans, Powderly was the Knights of Labor.