Imgres 3

The Labor Movement

  • Knights of Labor Founded

    Knights of Labor Founded

    The Knights of Labor is important because they wanted workers to be organized into one big brotherhood, rather then having seperate unions.
  • 11 dead, 50 injured in Haymarket Riot, fueling anti-union sentiment

    11 dead, 50 injured in Haymarket Riot, fueling anti-union sentiment

    It's important because it's viewed as a setback for the organized labor movement in America.
  • Samuel Gompers foundsthe American Federation of Labor (AFL)

    Samuel Gompers foundsthe American Federation of Labor (AFL)

    It's important because it was created for skilled workers of the union.
  • Strike by PUllman railroad workers halted by courts

    Strike by PUllman railroad workers halted by courts

    It's important because the railroad workers rebelled against the company.
  • International Ladies' Garment Workers Union (ILGWU) founded

    International Ladies' Garment Workers Union (ILGWU) founded

    It's important because it represented women in workers clothing.
  • Strike by ILGWU wins pay gains, shorter workdays

    Strike by ILGWU wins pay gains, shorter workdays

    It's important because women went on a strike, and after months, their questions and concerns were answered and fixed.
  • Fire in the Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory in New York kills 146 spurring action on workplace safety

    Fire in the Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory in New York kills 146 spurring action on workplace safety

    It's important because it helped solitify support workers involved in the ILGWU.
  • Hundreds of strikes sweep the nation, raising fears of revolution

    Hundreds of strikes sweep the nation, raising fears of revolution

    It's important because it was during World War I, and it began to organize the steel industry for the U.S.