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Samuel Gompers
Samuel Gompers was an English American labor union leader. Samuel founded the (AFL) and served as its president from 1886 up until his death, although there were periods in which he did not serve as president. -
Knights of labor
The Knights of labor was one of the most important American labor organizations. They promoted social and cultural uplift of the working class. In some instances they even acted as a labor union. -
Great southwest railroad strike
The great southwest railroad strike was a labor union strike in which upwards of 200,000 Workers were involved."railroad workers in five states struck against the Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific railroads, owned by Jay Gould." -
Haymarket riot
The haymarket riot was the effect of a bombing which took place at a labor demonstration."It began as a peaceful rally in support of workers striking for an eight-hour day and in reaction to the killing of several workers the previous day by the police." -
Homestead strike
The homestead strike was an industrial lockout which was a battle between the strikers and private security agents. The result of this strike was "Setback of workers' rights until the early 1930s when Federal Government recognized labor unions." -
Pullman strike
The Pullman strike was a nationwide railroad strike."It pitted the American Railway Union (ARU) against the Pullman Company, the main railroads, and the federal government of the United States under President Grover Cleveland." -
Shirtwaist factory fire
The shirtwaist factory fire took place in Manhattan, New York. It was the deadliest industrial disaster in the history of the city. -
The Wagner act
The Wagner act was a bill that established the national labor relations board as well as addressed relations between unions and employers. The bill was signed by president Roosevelt. -
Taft -Harley
The Taft Harley act is a law that restricts activities and powers of labor unions. "The Taft–Hartley Act amended the National Labor Relations Act." -
Steel strike of 1959
The steel strike of 1959 was a labor union strike by the United Steel Workers of America. This group was against major companies who made steel.
