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Gom·pers

 (gŏm′pərz), Samuel 1850-1924.
British-born American labor leader who as president of the American Federation of Labor (1886-1924, except 1895) won higher wages, shorter hours, and greater freedom for union members.
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Gompers

(ˈɡɒmpəz)
n
(Biography) Samuel. 1850–1924, US labour leader, born in England; a founder of the American Federation of Labor and its president (1886–94; 1896–1924)
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Gom•pers

(ˈgɒm pərz)

n.
Samuel, 1850–1924, U.S. labor leader, born in England.
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