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Powderly led the knights of labor and helped organize one of the first national labor unions. He pushed for equal pay shorter hours and the end of child labor. His leadership inspired thousands of workers. He helped set the foundation.
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A labor protest in Chicago turned violent, when a bomb exploded during a rally for the eight hour workday. Became returning point for labor. Activism highlighting the struggle for fair working hours and workers rights.
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Gompers founded the American Federation of labor (AFL) he focused on practical goals like better wages and safer work places. His ideas shaped modern union strategy. He became one of the most influential labor leader history.
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Debbie found the American railway Union and helped lead the pole man strike. He fought for workers, rights, fair wages, and the right to organize. He also ran for president several times to promote labor causes his activism help shape national debates on economic Justice.
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A nationwide Railroad strike that began at the Pullman Company and spread across the US railway system challenged corporate power and led to federal intervention, showing tensions between labor and government
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Known as “the most dangerous woman in America,” Mother Jones organized miners and led child-labor marches. She was famous for her fearless activism. Her speeches inspired thousands to demand justice. She became a symbol of courage in the labor movement.
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A deadly factory fire in New York City that killed over 140 workers mostly young immigrant women this sparked major workplace safety reforms and stronger labor regulations
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Led by immigrant textile workers in Lawrence, Massachusetts, demanding better wages and humane working conditions. The impact highlighted the power of organized labor, especially among women and immigrants and emphasize dignity alongside fair pay.
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As the first female US Secretary of labor, Perkins helped create the Social Security act, and the fair labor standards act she pushed for safer work, places, unemployment insurance, and child labor laws, her policy shaped modern worker, protections. She is considered one of the most important labor reformers in history.
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Federal law, establishing minimum wage banning most child labor, and creating overtime protections the impact set national standards for workers, rights and protections marketing, a major achievement for the labor movement