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The Federal Society of Journeymen Cordwainers
A group of Philadelphia shoemakers fought for more stable wages and to protect their wages during the Labor Movement. Many people went on strikes to prove a point. These men wanted to see a difference in their pay even if they had to go to trial. -
The Knights of Labor
The Knights of Labor influenced the labor movement and were an important part in it. They were the largest organized labor organization in the 1800s. They fought for eight hour work days, equal pay for equal work, and child labor laws. -
The National Labor Union was formed
This relates to the Labor Movement because this was the start of it all. This Union paved the way for others and allowed the people to stand up for what they wanted. They fought for labor law reforms and The Nation Labor Union was the first national labor federation in the U.S. -
Haymarket Riot
Ths particular riot was known as a set back in the labor movement. The men who were convicted of helping with the bombing became known as martyrs during the labor movement which affected the movement in a negative way. Many people protested police brutality against labor strikes. -
Homestead Strike
The Homestead strike relates to the labor movement because the workers for Carnegie Steel Company went on strike. Workers were angry because of the cut in wages and "scabs" were taking over their jobs. These men were locked out from their jobs and began fighting to earn their jobs back. -
The Pullman Strike
This strike relates to the labor movement because it was a nationwide railroad strike. Many of the workers belonged to the American Railroad Union and were working for better wages and working conditions. The Pullman workers went on strike without the permission of their union. -
Norris-LaGuardia Act
The Norris-LaGuardia Act outlawed "yellow dog" contracts and prevented restraining orders to be put on labor unions. This relates to the labor movement because the people took a stand. This was a positive outcome that affected unions because the Act outlawed the practice of hiring only workers who agreed not to join the union. It also related to the labor movement because strikes now began and are still happening to this day. -
Textile Worker Strike
During this time The labor movement was very popular and people were tired of working long hours and getting no pay for their work. Textile Workers went on strike because of low wages, horrible working conditions, and their lack of involvement in unions. They demanded a change and wouldn't work until something was done about it. -
The Wagner Act
The Wagner Act created The National Labor Relations Act which benefited the people during the labor movement. This Act guaranteed employee rights that many people were fighting for. Also, it gave employees the right to form unions which helped benefit them. People were also now allowed to bargain collectively. -
Fair Labor Standards Act
The Fair Labor Standards Act affected the Union in a positive way by establishing the first federal minimum wage. Children also had to work in tough conditions and because of this act restrictions for child labor were established. This act relates to the labor movement because Franklin D.Roosevelt signed this act and people no longer had to worry.
