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Who was Andrew Carnegie and how did he cut costs?
Andrew Carnegie drastically cut labor and time required to shift material from one operation to another
Did Andrew Carnegie oppose or support labor unions?
He supported them in other industries, but crushed them in his steel industry ex. the Homestead Strike
What was the position of Henry Clay Frick on labor unions?
Henry Clay Frick was one of the top executives in Andrew Carnegie's steel mills. He took every opportunity to crush labor unions.
What did the railway strikes of 1877 do for workers?
Showed workers that organized labor was powerful.
What is true about organized labor?
Immigrants contributed greatly to organized labor. Organized labor contributes to price controls
What is organized labor?
Organized Labor is improving working conditions. :}
What is the major purpose of organized labor?
Organized labor protects the rights of workers.
What has the author Harold C Livesay written?
Harold C. Livesay has written: 'Samuel Gompers and organized labor in America' -- subject(s): American Federation of Labor, History, Labor unions 'Andrew Carnegie and the Rise of Big Business' 'American made' -- subject(s): Business enterprises, Entrepreneurship, Businesspeople, Biography, History 'American made' -- subject(s): Biography, Business enterprises, Businesspeople, Entrepreneurship, History, Biographies, Hommes d'affaires, Zakenlieden
How did Andrew Carneige's response to the Homestead strike affect public opinion about him?
Andrew Carnegie's response to the Homestead strike, particularly his use of Pinkerton detectives to break the strike, damaged his public image. Many saw his actions as anti-labor and viewed him negatively as a result. Despite Carnegie's later philanthropic efforts, the incident tainted his reputation for some.
What controversy surrounded Andrew carnegie?
Andrew Carnegie's vision was to turn his company into a foundation which would promote knowledge and understanding. He embarked on a mission to bring real and permanent good to the world, and pioneered the concept of the wealthy mainly serving as stewards of the wealth they had acquired, which should be used to help the world.
Did the national labor relations act guarentee government support for organized labor?
Did the national labor relations act guarentee government support for organized labor?
What is the labor organizations was the last to be organized?
The American Federation of Labor (afl) was organized as an association of trade unions in 1886.
