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13th amendment
Amendment outlawing slavery and involuntary servitude. This gave labor union a little more advantage over their competitor. -
National Labor Union
It was the 1st national labor federation in the United States. It helped pave the way for the Knights of labor and unions alike -
Knights of Labor
It was one of the very first labor unions in the late 1800's the ended up being one of the biggest unions of the 1880's. -
United States 1st Labor Day
The first time the United States celebrated any type of labor day was in new york after an american was invited to a canadian labor parade and wanted one in his own city that ended at the labor union building he was apart of -
American Federation of Labor
National federation of unions in the United States. Founded by the knights of labor and the nation labor association. -
Homestead
This was an industrial lockout and strike that ended in brawls between employee's and private security. It resulted in a brutal loss for the labor unions. -
Homestead
This was an industrial lockout and strike that ended in brawls between employee's and private security. It resulted in a brutal loss for the labor unions. -
Shirtwaist Factory Fire
One of the biggest industrial disasters in history. Thisw event took place in the early times of industrial New York -
Textile Workers Strike of 1934
Biggest strike in union history, ended with over 400,000 workers on strike. The strike ended up lasting 22 days -
Social Security Act of 1935
An act to protect the general warfare to the United States citizens. It gave benefits to the old and unable to work -
Steel Strike of 1959
Labor union strike in the United States by the United Steelworkers of America. It happened after a dispute between workers and management over the union