Why were workers going on strike during the 1800s?

Answer 1

People during the 1800s probably organize labor unions because~

• They wanted better pay and working conditions

For your information:

• Labor Union means an organization of workers.

Answer 2

There was conflict between the failing capitalist sytem and the workers' push for Socialism. Under Capitalism, (where industry, employment and trade was dealt with privately i.e. a man could set up his own buisiness and work his own way to wealth without any guidance from government or laws) workers were treated very poorly, because employers could do pretty much whatever they wanted, and it was more profitable for the employer to create long working hours and small wages.

Workers often had nowhere else to go, and so they were forced to work in factories run by employers that were wealthy manufacturers. Many women had to become prostitues, as there was no other way for them to earn money.

Workers objected to this, and some grouped together to go on strike, for better working conditions, wages, and hours.This didn't really work at first, because if they went on strike, they had no other way of earning. As a result Unions came into being, a organization that collected money and from workers so that if they went on strike they could support themselves. The union also negotiated for better wages and improved working hours. At first strikes were illegal and if strikes were put into effect the participants of a strike could be arrested. This was a result of an anti-socialist attitude in the U.S. However, slowly, the message got government attention and Unions and strikes were finally legalized in some year that I am to lazy to look up. (written by a 17 year old....we all do drugs! xxxx)

Answer 3

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