The Knights of Labor was an all inclusive labor union that welcomed all, including women and blacks. Formed in the 1880's, they called for the moral uplifting of the working man and an eight hour work day. While its membership burgeoned in the late 1880's, its internal problems of poor organization and management caused it lose membership and eventually end.
independent workers' labor union
Labor Unions are organized to help labor. There are two types of labor unions, Craft Unions for workers in a certain skill or trade, like masons or carpenters; and Industrial Unions that are made up of all the workers in a particular industry. The Auto Workers Union is an example of an Industrial Union and the AMA is an example of a Craft Union.
I believe on was the Knights of Labor, but I'm sure there were more.
Do you mean like union labor workers.
Most Labor Unions are a formal group of workers.
Knights of Labor
independent workers' labor union
It's the Knights of Labor union that included all workers in a single industry. The Knights of Labor was founded in 1869.
The workers getting greater bargaining power happens when workers join labor unions.
Knights of Labor
Because of its focus on workers' issues
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