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13th Amendment
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13th Amendment
The 13th Amendment was approved by Abraham Lincoln and the congress. It stated "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction." -
National Labor Union
This union was created in 1866 but soon faded away in 1873. William H. Sylvis was the founder. The National Labor Union inspired other organizations, like the Knights of Labor and the AFL -
1st Labor Day
The first ever Labor Day was held in New York and inspired many other areas to hold a celebration for workers on that day as well. Soon it became a national holiday. The founder of Labor Day was Peter J. McGuire. -
Great Southwest Railroad Strike
The strike included around 200,000 railroad workers, who protested for the statement of "no man should be discharged without due notice and investigation." This strike lasted for 2 months with 10 deaths. -
American Federation of Labor (AFL)
The AFL was founded in Columbus, Ohio by Samuel Gompers. This federation only allowed skilled workers to be members. The main goal of the AFL was to get higher wages, shorter hours, and better working conditions for many. -
Haymarket Riot
It started as a protest but soon became a violent riot when someone threw a bomb at police. Around eight people died. People were protesting for basic labor laws and rights such as the eight-hour workday. -
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Homestead Strike
This was an industrial lockout and strike from the owners. They were fed up with the union so they decided to lock out workers, until they decided to cooperate. -
Pullman Strike
This was a nationwide railroad strike to fight against the low wages, poor living conditions, and 16-hour work days they've been doing. This strike disrupted railroad traffic in the Midwest. The strike as unsuccessful. -
Shirtwaist Factory Fire
In New York City the Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory burned, killing 145 workers. This fire brought much needed attention to poor sweatshop conditions and the dangers these buildings enclose. -
Taft-Hartly
This act was meant to fix some of the unfair laws that the National Labor Relations Act of 1935 stated. This act was founded and sponsored by the U.S. Senator Robert A. Taft and Representative Fred A. Hartley,
