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# William H. Sylvis

(1828–1869)   Trade Unionist

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William H. Sylvis was a trade unionist.

## Quick Facts About William H. Sylvis

Born September 28, 1828

Died July 27, 1869

Profession Trade Unionist

## About William H. Sylvis

American labor leader (1828–1869)... \| William H. Sylvis (1828–1869) was a pioneer American trade union leader who founded the Iron Molders' International Union. He also was a founder of the National Labor Union. It was one of the first American union federations attempting to unite workers of various crafts into a single national organi

##  Quotes by William H. Sylvis

> [Our cause is a common one. It is war between poverty and wealth. ... This moneyed power is fast eating up the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-h-sylvis/our-cause-is-a-common-one-it-is-war-between-poverty-and-wealth-this/)

William H. Sylvis

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