HISTORY
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
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Question
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Many workers earned low wages
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Workers labored in unsafe and unhealthy conditions
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Many factories were nothing more than hot, cramped workshops
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People only had to work six hours in a day.
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Detailed explanation-1: -List the factors that led to an increase in unions in the late 1800s. Labor union increase in the late 1800’s was primarily due to poor working conditions, unfair wages, inequality and lack of benefits. What groups of workers were represented by the Knights of Labor?
Detailed explanation-2: -While pay and benefits are often hot topics in union organizing tactics, employees are most influenced to join a union when the company is perceived to be unfair, unresponsive or offering substandard working conditions to employees.
Detailed explanation-3: -Such labor unions were not notably successful in organizing large numbers of workers in the late 19th century. Still, unions were able to organize a variety of strikes and other work stoppages that served to publicize their grievances about working conditions and wages.
Detailed explanation-4: -negotiate better pay. negotiate better working conditions, like more holidays or improved health and safety. provide training for new skills. give general advice and support.