Labor Unions

When did the labor movement start?

• Late 1800's

• During the Industrial Revolution

• When America exploded in size and wealth

• All of the above

People moved to cities to work in factories

• True

• False

Workers worked long hours with little pay

• True

• False

Industrial workers created unions to fight for:

• Better conditions

• Ownership of businesses

How many hours did the average American work during the Industrial Revolution?

• 40 per week

• 100 per week

• 100 per year

In 1881, unions demanded businesses stop: 

• Hiring kids under 14

• Hiring kids over 14

• Hiring kids under 18

What did the Fair Labor Standards Act accomplish? 

• Limited work to 40 hours per week

• Child labor laws

• Set a minimum wage and overtime pay

• All of the above

Tell me 2 ways the labor movement changed the lives of workers.