In the late 1800s, workers fought for several key rights, including better wages, improved working conditions, and reasonable working hours. They sought the establishment of the eight-hour workday and the right to organize into labor unions without fear of retaliation. Additionally, they advocated for safer workplaces and the abolition of child labor. These struggles were often met with resistance, leading to significant strikes and labor movements.
Workers fought for higher wages, less hours, and less insurance.
metal workers and railroad workers
they were low paying workers
Unions formed in the late 1800s because of unsafe working conditions. The factory workers wanted safer working conditions, shorter hours, and more pay
they would drive down wages.!!
Workers fought for higher wages, less hours, and less insurance.
Labor unions were formed to improve conditions for workers in the late 1800s.
Labor unions were formed to improve conditions for workers in the late 1800s.
metal workers and railroad workers
7 cents an hour !
industrial workers
Labor unions were formed to improve conditions for workers in the late 1800s.
they were low paying workers
long worked hours
Labor unions were formed to improve conditions for workers in the late 1800s.
The workers went on strike
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