Labor Movement

What was the name of the national federation formed in 1886 to represent American workers?

• National Labor Union

• Knights of Labor

• American Federation of Labor

• Mechanics' Union of Trade Associations

Samuel Gompers led what labor union?

• Knights of Labor

• Socialist revolution

• American Federation of Labor (AFL)

• Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)

What was the impact of technological change on the craft system of production?

• Strengthened the craft unions

• Led to the formation of industrial unions

• Had no effect on the trade union movement

• Caused the decline of the labor movement

Which groups faced discrimination within the labor movement?

• Blacks and women

• Asians and immigrants

• Skilled and unskilled workers

• Employers and workers

Terence Powderly started what labor union?

• AFL

• CIO

• Knights of Labor

• none of the above

What was the fate of women and eastern European immigrants in the trade union movement?

• Welcomed as equals

• Excluded or segregated

• Given leadership positions

• Provided with special benefits

_______ helps employees increase their leverage in contract negotiations.

• Contracts

• Employee Insurance

• Collective Bargaining

• Employee experience

Select the options that describe working conditions in factories (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ ​ (d)  

• 12 hour work days

• low wages

• no benefits

• opportunities to advance

• paid time off

• employee insurance

• unsafe and dirty conditions

What does it mean if workers go on strike (huelga)?

• Workers are hitting their boss.

• Workers are going bowling.

• Workers are refusing to work.

• Workers are going to work somewhere else.

Why did the Farm Laborers march to the state capitol (Sacremento, California)?

• To get support from the state.

• To get support from the city.

• To get support from the Los Angeles.

• To get support from their friends.