ENG flashcards end of unit: labor

Front

What did the UPS labor union want in 2023?

Back

Higher pay and more full-time jobs

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What was Andrew Carnegie's view of labor unions before the Homestead Strike of 1892?

Back

He didn't like labor unions

Front

Which character in Ashes of Roses belongs to a labor union?

Back

Gussie

Front

What was not a demand of the Teamsters labor union and UPS in the 2023 almost-strike?

Back

Shorter work hours

Front

What was the main reason for the creation of an American labor union movement in the late 1800's?

Back

To improve working conditions in factories

Front

In the book Ashes of Roses, Gussie talks to Rose about this form of protest. This is when workers stop working in hopes of getting better working conditions.

Back

strike

Front

What happened to the steel workers after the Homestead Strike of 1892?

Back

They were defeated

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What was one of the key accomplishments of the American labor movement of the late 1800's and early 1900's?

Back

The 40 hour workweek

Front

What impact did the American labor movement have on child labor laws?

Back

Regulation of child labor

Front

What was the main reason for the creation of the American labor movement in the late 19th century?

Back

Improve factory working conditions