American history: Labor Unions

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These organizations tried to improve working conditions for workers- Political Bosses, Labor Unions, Political Machines, Farmers

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Labor Unions

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They worked hard, did not attend school, and there was not any laws to protect them.

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Child Labor

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A refusal to work (most successful method)

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strikes

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Negotiations between representatives of labor and management to reach an agreement.

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collective bargaining

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Submit differences to a mutual party.

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Arbitration

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People that are not hired if they joined a union

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black lists

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A refusal to allow workers to work (by the owner)

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lockouts

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This incident led to demise of Knights of Labor

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Haymarket Square

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These employers only hire people who agree not to be part of a union.

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Yellow Dog Contracts

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This is a VIOLENT strike between workers and owners at Carnegie's mill. (20% wage cut).

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Homestead Strike