Labor

By giovanireyesx

  • Great Southwest Railroad Strike

    Occurred from March to September 1886,
    They went on strike asking for better wages and treatment.
    Hundreds of thousands of workers across five states refused to work, citing unsafe conditions and unfair hours and pay. The strike suffered from a lack of commitment from other railroad unions, the successful hiring of nonunion workers by Gould and from violence and scare tactics. Eventually, the strike failed and the Knights of Labor disbanded soon afterwards.

  • The Pullman Strike

    Occurred May 11 - July 1894
    12-hour work days and wage cuts resulting from the depressed economy, factory workers walked out to protest. 250,000 industry workers joined in the strike, effectively shutting down train traffic to the west of Chicago. The strike ended when President Grover Cleveland sent federal troops to Chicago on July 6, 1894, the strike failed.

  • Steel Strike of 1959

    Occurred November 1959
    United Steelworkers of America wanted higher wages.
    This conflict resulted in a 500,000-worker strike, the effects of which were felt throughout the industry.
    In the end, the union received wage increases and preserved the contract clause.

  • 1970 U.S Postal Strike

    Occurred March 1970
    U.S. postal workers were not allowed to engage in collective bargaining. Increased dissatisfaction with wages, working conditions, benefits and management led the postal workers in New York City to strike.
    The unions demands for higher wages and improved conditions were largely met, and they were granted the right to negotiate.
    The strike was successful.

  • UPS Workers Strike

    Occurred August 1997
    185,000 UPS workers, they were looking for full-time jobs rather than part-time, increased wages and the retention of their multi-employer pension plan.

    UPS lost more than $600 million in business as a result of the ordeal.
    The Strike was successful.