The 'Bread and Butter' unionism advocated by Samuel Gompers focused on:
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Correct answer: Achieving practical goals such as higher wages and shorter hours
Gompers believed that unions should avoid radical politics and focus on immediate, tangible improvements for workers. This pragmatic approach helped the AFL survive while more idealistic or radical unions failed.
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