a. Identification
A large group of laborers that tries to get improved working conditions in 1868. They specifically fought for an 8 hour work day.
b. Significance
They were one of the first national labor unions and gave the idea to several others.
the Haymarket riot
a. Identification
A riot in 1866 caused by anarchists and unionists because of terrible working conditions and worker injuries.
b. Significance
The Haymarket riot caused a revival of the middle class fear of radicalism as well as drawing attention to labor unions.
the American Federation of Labor
a. Identification
A conglomeration of labor unions lead by Samuel Gompers and used strikes to further its goals.
b. Significance
Helped to significantly lower work weeks and increase pay to workers.
Samuel Gompers
a. Identification
Samuel Gompers was the president of the American Federation of labor. He used strikes and collective bargaining to improve work conditions.
b. Significance
Samuel Gompers founded the AFL which was influential in several strikes and helped lower workdays and increase pay.
the Homestead strike
a. Identification
A strike by the steel workers at one of Carnage's factories that ended in violence and was quelled by the National Guard.
b. Significance
It was the last strike by steel workers for 45 years, a significant amount of time considering the frequency of other strikes.
the Pullman strike
a. Identification
A strike that lasted for a few months because of the cut in Pullman's workers wages and no cut in the expense of their houses.
b. Significance
Many workers got fired and nothing changed. It also exemplified the reality of the era.
Eugene V. Debs
a. Identification
Formed the ARU and was involved in the Pullman strike.
b. Significance
Formed one of the first mixed skilled labor union.
the Industrial Workers of the World
a. Identification
A group of radical unionists and socialists formed in the late 1800's.
b. Significance
b. Significance
It was the last strike by steel workers for 45 years, a significant amount of time considering the frequency of other strikes.
the Pullman strike
a. Identification
A strike that lasted for a few months because of the cut in Pullman's workers wages and no cut in the expense of their houses.
b. Significance
Many workers got fired and nothing changed. It also exemplified the reality of the era.
Eugene V. Debs
a. Identification
Formed the ARU and was involved in the Pullman strike.
b. Significance
Formed one of the first mixed skilled labor union.
the Industrial Workers of the World
a. Identification
A group of radical unionists and socialists formed in the late 1800's.
b. Significance
Made a labor union that socialists were happy with and tried for the same goals as the other unions.
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