Unions lost their appeal in the 1920's because much of the work force consisted of immigrants who could not speak English and spoke a variety of languages. This made it difficult for unions to organize various ethnicities. Also, many unions excluded African Americans.
Better answer: as union organizing spread after WWI and strikes became more common, US courts almost universally ruled unions illegal conspiracies, and strikes illegal intimidation and extortion. After hundreds of union members lost their jobs and went to jail, interest naturally declined.
In 1935, unionizing became LAWFUL, and its popularity soared.
It expanded
Much of the work force consisted of immigrants who were willing to work in poor conditions.
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The farm labor movement was founded in 1962 by Cesar Chavez. The goal of the farm labor movement was to improve working conditions and living wage for farm hands.
Workers went on union-led strikes in the 1920s primarily to demand better wages, improved working conditions, and the right to organize. The post-World War I economic boom led to rising living costs, while many workers faced stagnant wages and long hours. Additionally, the labor movement sought to address issues of job security and workplace safety. These strikes were often met with violent opposition from employers and government, highlighting the tensions between labor and management during this period.
many of labor's gains during World War I and the Progressive era were rolled back. Membership in labor unions fell from 5 million to 3 million. The U.S. Supreme Court outlawed picketing, overturned national child labor laws, and abolished minimum wage laws for women
They were associated with the communist movement in the United States.
It expanded
It did not allow African Americans to join.
It did not allow African Americans to join.
It did not allow African Americans to join.
Much of the work force consisted of immigrants who were willing to work in poor conditions.
All I know is Samuel Gompers was one
many of labor's gains during World War I and the Progressive era were rolled back. Membership in labor unions fell from 5 million to 3 million. The U.S. Supreme Court outlawed picketing, overturned national child labor laws, and abolished minimum wage laws for women
because factory owners wanted lots of work done so they disobeyed the law
it did not allow African Americans to join
Because that's the way it is!