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Knights of Labor Founded
Uriah Stephens formed the Knights of Labor. In Philadelphia, PA. It was a secret society to organize workers -
Haymarket Riot
Protesting police brutality against labor unions. 8 people died when someone threw a bomb at police. 8 labor activists were convicted without evidence. -
Great Southwest Railroad Strike
Affected Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Texas. Over 200,000 strikers. Went on strike at the union pacific for unfair wages and unsafe work conditions. -
American Federation of Labor
In the wake of Haymarket incident. Founded by Samuel Gompers. A collection of trade unions that play a major role in history. -
Homestead Strike
In Pennsylvania. Strike to protest longer hours and low wages. Carnegie Steel treated its workers quite poorly -
The Pullman Strike
In Chicago, Illinois. Over 250,000 strikers. Protesting for 12 hour workdays and wage cuts. -
LA Times Bombing
A bomb exploded at the LA times Headquarters killing 20 people. The LA Times were known for being anti-union. Eventually two men admitted to the bombing. -
Norris-LaGuardia Act
Also known as the Anti-Injunction Bill. This act outlawed the practice of hiring only workers who agreed not to join the union. Banned Yellow-Dog Contracts. -
National Labor Relations Act
Also known as the Wagner Act. Protects the rights of employees and employers to encourage collective bargaining and to curtail certain management practices. This is a very well known act. -
Fair Labor Standards Act
Also called the Wages and Hours Bill. This introduced the 40 hour work week. Made first ever minimum wage at 25 cents.
