What is formation of the cio?

The formation of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) in 1935 was a pivotal moment in American labor history, aimed at organizing industrial workers across various sectors. It emerged from a split within the American Federation of Labor (AFL), which primarily focused on skilled trades. The CIO sought to represent unskilled and semi-skilled workers, advocating for better wages, working conditions, and union rights. Its establishment significantly contributed to the growth of labor unions in the United States and played a key role in the labor movement during the Great Depression.