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Eugene V. Debs
Eugene V. Debs was a leader who fought for the rights of workers and for better pay. He was a leader during the Pullman Strike and was known for standing up for the working class, even running for president as a socialist. -
The Homestead Strike of 1892
In 1892, workers at a steel plant went on strike because they wanted better wages and the right to join a union. The company hired private detectives to stop the strike leading to a violence. This event showed how workers were treated unfairly and helped the labor rights movement grow. -
The Pullman Strike of 1894
In 1892, workers at a steel factory in Pennsylvania went on strike because they wanted better pay and better working conditions. The factory owner hired guards to stop the strike which led to a big fight. This event helped people see how unfairly workers were being treated. -
Samuel Gompers
Samuel Gompers was the leader of the American Federation of Labor which was a group that helped workers get better wages and safer working conditions. He fought for workers rights through organizing and using peaceful protests. -
Mother Jones
Mother Jones was a woman who worked hard to help improve working conditions especially for children. She spoke out about how dangerous factories were and helped workers fight for better treatment. -
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
In 1911, a fire broke out at a clothing factory in New York City. Many workers, mostly young women died because the doors were locked and they couldn't escape. This tragedy made people realize how dangerous working conditions were and it led to new safety laws for workers. -
A. Philip Randolph
A. Philip Randolph was a leader who worked for African American workers rights. He helped create the first major African American union and pushed for equal treatment in the workplace. -
The Fair Labor Standards Act
In 1938, the government passed a law that set a minimum wage for workers and made it illegal for companies to make children work. This law helped improve the lives of many workers by giving them better pay and protection. -
Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez worked to help farm workers get better wages and better conditions. He led peaceful protests, including a famous grape boycott to fight for workers rights in the fields. -
Labor Rights Movement of the 1960s-1970s
Between the 1960s and 1970s, workers across the U.S. began to stand up for better pay, safer work environments, and the right to form unions. This time period had many protests and changes that helped improve workers rights. -
I've Been to the Mountaintop by Martin Luther King Jr.
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Puerto Rican Obituary by Pedro Pietri
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The Homestead Strike of 1892: A Story of a Big Labor Conflict
