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Great Southwest Strike
Labor union strike that involved more than 200,000 workers. -
Haymarket Riot
After math of the bombing that took place in Haymarket square in Chicago -
Homestead Strike
Was an industrial lockout that turned into a battle between the strikers and private security. -
Coal Strike
The United Mine Workers of America in the coalfields went on strike. -
LA Times Bombing
Two men who were connected to Iron Workers Union bomb LA Times. -
Great Depression
Result of the pro-union stance from the Roosevelt administration and the legislation enacted by Congress during early New Deal. -
Norris - La Guardia Act
Furthered the restrictions with the use of court interfering with labor disputes against strikes and boycotts. -
Fair Labor Standards Act
Established minimum wage -
Labor Management Relations Act
Restricts activities and power of labor unions. -
CIO Expels Red Unions
CIO voted to expel 11 unions. They had around 1 million members because of the association with communism.
