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The Development of Labor Unions

By ZildjianTMG07

  • The National Trades Union

    The National Trades Union
    The first national union

  • The Homestead Strike

    The Homestead Strike
    The Homestead Strike was an industrial lockout and strike which began on June 30, 1892, culminating in a battle between strikers and private security agents on July 6, 1892. It was one of the most serious disputes in US labor history.

  • The International Workers of the World

    The International Workers of the World
    A Union established that would use strikes and sabotage to achieve their goals

  • National Labor Relations Act

    National Labor Relations Act
    President Roosevelt signed the legislation into law on July 5, 1935. It defined and prohibited five unfair labor practices.

  • AFL and CIO Merge

    AFL and CIO Merge
    AFL and CIO merge