What were the characteristics of the US trade union movement?

The labor movement in the United States emerged in the early 19th century. There were many hired workers in the country. All of them demanded better conditions, a reduction in the working day from 14 to 8 hours a day, an increase in wages and a reduction in fines. Unlike other states in the United States, they were worried about popular riots. As a result, in 1881, the American Federation of Labor was formed in the country. She defended the interests of workers and fought to restore their rights. AFL was divided into trade unions run by skilled workers.