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Great South West rail road strike
The rail roads were growing at a large rate. Conditions and pay were not enough, so the employess went on strike. Nearly 200,000 people went on strike. -
World War one
this affected the united states by making more of items that use steel, and metal. in the war they needed coal and oil to power machines. These things placed all the labor groups in chaos over work conditions and wages. -
Steel strike of 1919
Low wages, and unsafe conditions were major in this strike. As well as no work mans compensation. Nearly 350,000 people went on strike. High demand for steel with world war one. -
Stock Market crash
When the stock market crashed it caused the largest financial crisis in U.S. history. This put many americans out of money, and work. -
Textile strike of 1934
No original demands met. The workers were forced to go back to work. Affected the entire Eastern seaboard. -
National Labor Relation Act
This act allows people to create organized labor groups. Also established the national labor relations board. -
Wagner act of 1935
gave unions legal protections.Introduced new laws. Led to growth in unions. -
world war 2
world war 2 took a lot from people and from the workers. People were asked to help out and goods were rationed. -
Bituminous Coal strike of 1946
Workers striked for longer hours , higher pay, and safer conditions. More than 400,000 people went on strike. The strike began on aprils fools day in 1946. -
Taft-Hartley ACt
This act created the rights for workers. Also this protected the rights for workers. With this it provides compensation for work injuries and related actions.
