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Why was it hard for companies to find workers for the transcontinental railroad?
the chinese workers were not allowed to enter the country
What workers did the union pacific and central pacific railroad companies pick?
All workers were needed
What did workers learn from the 1877 railroad strike?
That they had some power
What country did most of the workers who built the transcontinental railroad come from?
china
Who built the transcontinental railroad-?
The Union Pacific Railroad and The Central Pacific Railroad Companies were formed to build the railroad. Many of the CPR workers working east from California were Chinese-Americans and many of the UPR workers building west from Nebraska were Irish immigrants.
What was life like for miners and railroad workers?
Its a hard and rough life.
When was Blood of the Railroad Workers created?
Blood of the Railroad Workers was created in 1979.
What is the duration of Blood of the Railroad Workers?
The duration of Blood of the Railroad Workers is 2.05 hours.
What were the living conditions like building the trans-continental railroad?
The workers were to work hard in the cold and in the sun at minimum wages to build the railroad.ÊWork on the railroad was difficult and getting new workers was a major challenge.
What kind of life do the workers have?
Like most workers, a working life.
What was life like for miners and railroad?
Its a hard and rough life.
What were the nationality of the workers on the Central Pacific Railroad?
Chinese emigrant workers were used to build Central Pacific Railroad. It is estimated that 12000 such workers were employed which was 90 percent of the total work force.
DO railroad workers pay into social security?
Answer: Yes, Railroad workers pay into social security as well as railroad retirement. I worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad and we paid 6. some % into social security and I think 8. something into Railroad Retirement.
What were two basic types of workers in American industry at this time?
metal workers and railroad workers
What was life like on the underground railroad?
Boring. :P
What dangers did the railroad workers face when the transcontinental railroad was built?
Temperature, hygiene, hunger
Why did railroad workers went west?
Work
