Strikes were risky for the workers because they were often threatened with shutdowns and loss of employment, or even threats on a personal level. They also faced some abuse from police and other authoritative figures.
because of the wages
Workers went on union-led strikes in the 1920s primarily to demand better wages, improved working conditions, and the right to organize. The post-World War I economic boom led to rising living costs, while many workers faced stagnant wages and long hours. Additionally, the labor movement sought to address issues of job security and workplace safety. These strikes were often met with violent opposition from employers and government, highlighting the tensions between labor and management during this period.
Union strikes in the 1920s often exacerbated racial tensions as they frequently reflected the broader social and economic inequalities of the time. Many labor unions, dominated by white workers, sometimes excluded or discriminated against Black workers, leading to feelings of resentment and division within the working class. Strikes could also draw in racially charged rhetoric, as competition for jobs intensified between white and Black laborers, further fueling animosity. Additionally, when strikes turned violent, racial minorities were often scapegoated, deepening societal divides.
Common ( A+ )
To conduct strikes
they were comon.
they were comon.
they were comon.
workers who were "Reds" or communists
Most of them went on strikes/sit down strikes
Workers received higher wages.
He helped the farm workers by doing and making strikes.