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Knights of Labor
In Philadelphia in 1869, the Knights of Labor were founded. -
First Nationwide Strike
In 1877, roughly 100,000 railroad workers went on strikes across the country and stopped trains across the nation. -
American Federation of Labor Established
In 1886, Samuel Gompers founded the American Federation of Labor. -
Haymarket Square Riot
During a labor demonstration in Chicago, a bomb exploded, and this inspired anti-labor feelings in many Americans. -
Homestead Steel Strike
In 1892, workers of the Carnegie Steel Company went on strike, and the strike was violently ended. -
Pullman Strike
50,000 rail workers rioted in Pullman, and this strike also ended in riots and violence. -
International Workers of the World
In 1905, the IWW is formed, with the goal of overthrowing the capitalist system and establishing socialism in its place. -
U.S. Department of Labor
In 1913, the U.S. government established the U.S. Department of Labor in order to protect the rights of workers. -
Clayton Antitrust Act
In 1914, the Clayton Antitrust Act legalizes nonviolent strikes and boycotts. -
Minimum Wage
In 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act established the minimum wage in the United States.