To uphold standards of quality and maintain decent wage levels, craftsman at first formed

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Trade associations were formed by craftsmen in order to maintain standards of quality and protect their economic interests. These associations also set guidelines for apprenticeships and promoted professional development within the craft. While labor unions became more prevalent in the industrial era, trade associations were the primary form of collective organization for pre-industrial craftsmen.

To Uphold Standards of Quality and Maintain Decent Wage Levels