THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
AMERICAN INDUSTRIALIZATION FACTORY SYSTEM AND MARKET REVOLUTION
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the use of violence by both sid es
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cooperative efforts to resolve difference s
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government support for striking workers
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negotiations by the federal governme nt
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Detailed explanation-1: -Labor unions opposed long work days and unsafe working conditions. Unions demanded shorter hours, such as the 8 hour work day, and better safety standards in factories. You could list any number or issues with factories and working conditions.
Detailed explanation-2: -The unexpected factor that appears to have boosted membership significantly was the strike victories in 1882 and 1885 that became associated with the Knights of Labor. The Union Pacific Railroad had cut wages, yet through the aggressive leadership of Joseph R. Buchanan the original wages were restored.
Detailed explanation-3: -Which tactics were used by big business during the late 1800s to limit the power of labor unions? Picketing, Walkouts, Collective Bargaining, Mediation were all attempts by the WORKERS to get Wage increases and Shorter hours.
Detailed explanation-4: -Most employers were very hostile toward workers’ efforts to organize. Most factory workers were satisfied with their wages and working conditions. The Federal Government declared that unions were illegal. Workers preferred to negotiate with factory owners as individuals rather than as members of a group.