The ________ was a labor union formed in 1886 that only allowed craft workers such as silversmiths and artisans to be its members.

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The description matches that of the American Federation of Labor (AFL), which was formed in 1886 and was a union for skilled craft workers in specific industries such as silversmiths and artisans. The Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) was a separate labor union formed in 1935 that allowed both skilled and unskilled workers, and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and International Labor Organization (ILO) are government agencies focused on labor relations and workers' rights, respectively.

The ________ Was a Labor Union Formed in 1886 That