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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
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)
It's important because it was created for skilled workers of the union. -
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
It's important because it represented women in workers clothing. -
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
It's important because it helped solitify support workers involved in the ILGWU. -
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.
