Philip Murray

Philip Murray was a prominent American labor leader born in 1886, known for advocating workers' rights and improving labor conditions. He led the United Mine Workers and later became the first president of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO), a major federation of unions focused on organizing workers across entire industries. Murray played a key role in strengthening the American labor movement during the mid-20th century, working to secure fair wages, better working conditions, and rights for many workers—especially in industries like mining and manufacturing—helping shape labor policy and union strategies in the United States.