The Knights of Labor favored political and legislative methods to achieve their goals. As it became more popular and local Knights of Labor organizations became more autonomous, strikes and boycotts became the preferred methods.
They had many strikes, campaigns, boycotts, and arbitration to get their messages across.
The Knights of Labor
The Knights of Labor.
Knights of Labor was created in 1869.
The full name for the Knights of Labor is the "Noble and Holy Order of the Knights of Labor". It was shortened to make it easier to say and to remember.
the knights of labor lack ability to carry out successful strikes
Two prominent differences between the two was the the Knights of Labor were much more of a secret society type group, while the AFL was a very formal federation of labor Unions. The other main difference was the the Knights of Labor were much more radical than the AFL, admitting unskilled workers, African Americans, and women, unlike the AFL.
Knights of Labor
The Knights of Labor parted from other labor organizations because they were organized by industry rather than by craft.
The public blamed the deaths on the Knights of Labor.
Yes the Knights of Labor allowed unskilled workers and skilled workers alike.
Although getting better insurance is the goal of many labor unions, it was not an early goal of the Knights of Labor.