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Samuel gompers
Was an English-born american labor union leader and a key figure in american labor history. Founded the american federation of labor and served as the organization president from 1886 to 1894 and till his death. -
13th amendment
Abolished slavery. It was passed by senate on april 8, 1864 and by house January 31, 1865 -
The 1st labor day
Held in New York in accordance with plans of the central labor union. Was a march walked through street of new york -
American federation of labor
Was a national federation of labor unions in the united states founded in columbus ohio was to organize skilled workers into national unions consisting of others in the same trade. Their purpose simply aimed at shorter hours and higher wages and better working conditions. -
Homestead strike
An industrial lockout. It was a total defeat for the workers and unionism as a whole. -
Pullman strike
Was a nationwide railroad strike in the united states that lasted from may 11 to july 20, 1894. Its a turning point for U.S labor laws too -
Shirtwaist factory fire
Was the deadlist industrial disaster in history of the city. Tragedy that open the national eyes to poor working conditions in factories and work places, it set in motion a historic era of labor reforms -
The wagner act
A bill was signed into law by president franklin roosevelt. It established the national labor relations, board ane addressed realtions between unions and employees. -
Fair labor standards act of 1935
Workers must be paid minimum wage and overtime must be one and a half time regular pay. It affectes 700,000 workers and president franklin roosevelt calles it the most important piece of new deal legislation. -
Taft-hartley
Is a unites states federal law that restricts the activities and power of labor unions. Also knows as thr labor managment relations Act.
