USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The labor movement in the United States grew out of the need to protect the common interest of workers. For those in the industrial sector, organized labor unions fought for better wages, reasonable hours and safer working conditions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Working conditions were difficult and exposed employees to many risks and dangers, including cramped work areas with poor ventilation, trauma from machinery, toxic exposures to heavy metals, dust, and solvents.

Detailed explanation-3: -On the other hand, “industrial unions” dominated the landscape of the late nineteenth century U.S. labor movement. Their goal was to organize all workers in a given industry regardless of skill level. Typically, they also disallowed discrimination based on race or national origin.

Detailed explanation-4: -The American labor movement goes back to late 1800s when the industrial revolution took hold, and factory jobs for skilled and unskilled laborers were plentiful but working conditions were terrible. The first recognized national labor organization was the Knights of Labor.