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Lowell Mill women created the first union and even went on strike. The union was to regulate the environment and the work days. The published Factory Tracts to expose the dangers of the mill.
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African American women wanted a higher wage for their efforts. The women established a $1.00 wage rate for every twelve pounds per laundry. The strike was successful.
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Gold Miners wanted an eight-hour work and three dollars a day wage. This is the only time the militia was called out in support of the strikers. It was a success.
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Strike against Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific to try and fix unsafe conditions and unjust pay and hours. The strike included five states and 200,000 workers. The strike was deemed unsuccessful.
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The Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers (AA) tried to organize the steel industry after WW I. Steelworkers were upset about employers refusing to improve working conditions, and raising wages.The strike was unsuccessful.
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This Federal Law takes care of railroad and airline industries. The act settles any disputes that take place in either industry. The act is similar to the National Labor Relations Act.
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The act prohibited employers to deny employees from joining unions. The act also allows for peaceful strikes to take place. The act does not cover individuals involved by the Railway Labor Act.
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The strike was to demand a higher wage, safe working conditions, and increased benefits. The strike was deemed illegal by the federal government and the national guard and armed forces had to deliver the mail. The strike was a successful.
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The strike was to correct job security, wages, and part-time employee status. Prior to the strike, Many UPS' started switching full-time employees with part-time workers. UPS lost over $600 million.
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This law sets minimum wage at $7.25 an hour. The law also set over-time. Child Labor is also addressed in the act.
