What was a early goal of the knights of labor?

Answer 1

In 1869, a group of tailors, led by Uriah P. Stephens, formed the Noble and Holy Order of the Knights of Labor. They spread their message in secret, organizing workers of different jobs but not getting political. They realized that labor organizers and labor members would be fired by employers, so the Knights remained a secret organization as long as it could The Knights differed from the NLU also in that they accepted Blacks and women and unskilled workers. In 1879, Stephens was replaced by Terence V. Powderly, an the Knights became a labor powerhouse. The Knights continued to grow until the infamous Haymarket Square tragedy was unfairly blamed on the Knights, by business owners and officials. In 1866, a union organized that was composed of several associations of skilled workers. This union came to be called the American Federation of Labor and grew and held many successful strikes under the leadership of Samuel Gompers.

Answer 2

An eight-hour work day, termination of child labor, and equal pay. They also supported The Chinese Exclusion Act. "Equal pay for equal work"

Answer 3

To replace the wage system with a cooperative economy.

Answer 4

The Knights of Labor was an American organization that started in 1869. One goal for the Knights of Labor was to promote the social uplift of the working person.

Answer 5

To push for temperance.