Which labor organization aimed for an open-membership policy that included unskilled workers and women?

The Knights of Labor was a pioneering labor organization established in the mid-19th century that sought to unify all workers, regardless of their skill level, race, or gender. This inclusivity was part of their philosophy that emphasized solidarity across the working class. The Knights advocated for broad social reforms, including an eight-hour workday, the abolition of child labor, and equal pay for women. Their open-membership policy was revolutionary for its time, as it actively sought to bring together unskilled workers and women into a labor movement that had previously focused mainly on skilled trades.

In contrast, the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and the American Federation of Labor (also referred to as AFL) primarily focused on skilled labor and sought to represent the interests of labor unions for specific trades, typically excluding a vast number of unskilled workers and women. The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), while also inclusive, specifically emphasized the need for a revolutionary approach to labor organization, advocating for the overthrow of capitalism through direct action. However, the IWW emerged later and operated differently compared to the broader reformist goals of the Knights of Labor.

Thus, the Knights of Labor represent a key turning point in labor history due to their commitment to inclus