Trade Unions - Gilded Age Flashcards
(7 cards)
What led to Unions becoming more inclusive during the Gilded Age?
Knights of Labour welcomed all groups, leading to 700,000 members
What strikes lead to Union’s reputation becoming violence?
-Haymarket Affair
-Homestead Strike
-Pullman Strike
When was the AFL established?
After the collapse of the Knights of Labour
Why did the Federal Government use force against workers during the Gilded Age?
Their focus was on business and employers, so they had to repress striking workers. This led to awful pay and conditions, alongside no equality for workers
Why were immigrants an issue for trade unions?
They were desperate for work, so they would work despite the terrible pay and conditions
What was the Sherman Anti-trust Act?
An act that attempted to lower monopolies but failed
How many workers died to poor working conditions during the Gilded Age
35,000
