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A national labor organization in the U.S or American labor federation active in the late 19th century. It operated the U.S and Canada.
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A national federation of labor unions in the U.S. The AFL stands for American Federation of Labor.
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This was a railroad strike and boycott that disrupted rail traffic in the Midwest. The federal governments response was to unrest first mark.
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Happened in Greenwich village in New York and known as the deadliest industrial disaster in the history of the city. It took a half an hour for the fire to be put out.
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This was the largest strike in the labor history of the U.S. The strike involved 400,000 workers
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A new deal reform passed by President Franklin. It prevented employers to interfere with workers.
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Was when the first minimum wage was established. Helped to limit hours and up the pay.
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This law created the right to a minimum wage and time and a half overpay. It also has record keeping of child labor.
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Labor Management relations act that restricts the activitys and power of labor unions. Enacted by the 80th U.S congress over a veto of the president.
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166 day labor union strike by members of the United Steelworkers of America. This act helped to organize the U.S steel industry.
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