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In the late nineteenth century, employees began acting together to address workplace issues and the need to protect the common interest of workers. For those in the industrial sector, organized labor unions fought for better wages, reasonable hours, and safer working conditions.
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How was the American federation of labor different from the earlier labor unions?
As a dangerous anarchist movement
How did employers react to Unions such as the American Federation of Labor and Knights of Labor?
open shop movement
What Irish American organization supported labor leader Samuel Gompers?
Samuel Gompers was backed strongly as leader of the rising labor movement by the Irish in the American Federation of Labor.
What factors contributed to growth of American labor movement in the 1800's?
expansion of the railroads
What was one of the biggest differences between the Chicano movement and the African American civil rights movement?
the Chicano movement focused on terrible rural labor conditions.
What labor union began the modern labor movement?
American Federation of Labor
How was the American federation of labor different from the earlier labor unions?
As a dangerous anarchist movement
What was Samuel gompers position in the labor union?
Gompers was one of the pioneers of the American labor movement and was one of the founders of the American Federation of Labor (AFL)
How did employers react to Unions such as the American Federation of Labor and Knights of Labor?
open shop movement
What has the author Anglo-American written?
Anglo-American. has written: 'The labor problem in the United States' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Labor movement, Working class, Labor
What Irish American organization supported labor leader Samuel Gompers?
Samuel Gompers was backed strongly as leader of the rising labor movement by the Irish in the American Federation of Labor.
What factors contributed to growth of American labor movement in the 1800's?
expansion of the railroads
When do you celebrate Labor Day?
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers.
When you celebrate Labor Day?
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers.
What was one of the biggest differences between the Chicano movement and the African American civil rights movement?
the Chicano movement focused on terrible rural labor conditions.
What does Labor Day mean to the American?
Many people celebrate Labor Day as the end of summer. They have a barbecue or spend the day at the beach. Labor Day was first observed in 1882 to recognize the American labor movement. It is a day dedicated to contributions US workers have made to the economy.
Which of the following was true of the American labor movement in the late 19th century?
it was involved in a number of violent strikes
