The earliest unions to be developed in the United States represented specific types of workers and were known as

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Craft unions were developed in the United States in the early 19th century and represented specific skilled trades workers, such as carpenters or bricklayers. These unions were focused on ensuring fair wages and safe working conditions for their members. This is in contrast to trade associations, which represent entire industries, and job societies, which were early precursors to unions but were not focused on specific trades. Professional networks and worker permit groups are not common types of unions in the United States.

The Earliest Unions to Be Developed in the United States