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Anna Mercaldi, Christina Reyes and Nicole Sanclemente

 Socialism: Theory of social organization that advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole economically and politically

 In 1901, the Socialist Party was formed by late 19 th century radicals such as the populists Called for immediate reform Free college education Legislation to improve work conditions Democratic control over economy  Over railroads and factories

 Eugene V. Debs Railroad union leader who was jailed during the Pullman Strike of 1894 While in jail, “converted” to a socialist opinion Debs would receive more than 900,000 votes for president in 1912 One of the most important people in spreading the socialist gospel or linking it to the core qualities of equality, self-government and freedom

 Industrial Workers of the World (IWW)  American Federation of Labor (AFL)

 They are an Industrial Workers of the World  Formed in Chicago in 1905  The nickname “Wobblies”  They promote the concept of “One Big Union”: all workers should be united as a social class, and should get rid of wage labor and capitalism.

 Their motto was: “an injury to one is an injury to all.”  Was created because unionists and socialists believed that: 1.) AFL failed to effectively organize U.S working class because only about 5% of workers belonged to unions in ) Organization according to narrow principles that divided workers.

 Known for “Wobbly Shop” which models the workplace democracy where workers elect their managers and self- management forms are used.  Their membership doesn’t exclude membership in another labor union and doesn’t require workers to work in a represented workplace.

 In 1910’s and early ’20s, they achieved many of their short term goals mostly in the American West.  Cut across the traditional guild and union lines.  Include unskilled workers  Better working conditions

 Their peak was in 1923 when there was an estimated 40,000 members.  This number is not completely certain because many joined during times of need (labor strikes or economic distress) for shirt periods.

 Membership declined in 1920’s: problems with AFL (they claimed they were too radical while IWW claimed they were too conservative)

 After WWI there was a First Red Scare where the government cracked down on anarchist and socialist groups.  IWW never recovered from a 1924 schism which was because of internal conflict.

 Earliest members were immigrants including: Carlo Tresca (Italy) Joe Hill (Sweden) Mary Jones (Ireland) Helen Keller was also an active member of the IWW.  Also included Minors, lumbers, African Americans

 Promoted industrial unionism not craft unionism like AFL.  Rank-and-file organization whereas giving power to leaders who would bargain with employers on behalf of workers.  Only AFL (besides Knights of Labor) that invited all people: men, women, immigrants, blacks, Asians.

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 ____They wanted to include skilled workers  ____They promoted craft unionism (opposed other labor groups’ ideas)  ____He converted to a “socialist” opinion while in jail  ____Called for immediate reform and democratic control over the economy  A-American Federation of Labor (AFL)  B-Eugene V. Debs  C-Socialist Party  D-Industrial Workers of the World

 D- They wanted to include skilled workers  A- They promoted craft unionism (opposed other labor groups’ ideas)  B- He converted to a “socialist” opinion while in jail  C- Called for immediate reform and democratic control over the economy  A-American Federation of Labor (AFL)  B-Eugene V. Debs  C-Socialist Party  D-Industrial Workers of the World

 Came about after knight of labor’s downfall  Leading national labor organization Most durable  Found in 1886  Involved in strikes Violent Work stoppage

 Their efforts helped: Increase wages Shorten work hours in a week Working conditions

 Also known as Haymarket Riot  May 4, 1886  Took place in Chicago  Labor Strike Consisted of around 1,500 Chicago workers protesting Fighting for an 8 hour work day

 To break up the riot, police were forced to throw a bomb  Policemen fired guns/weapons  Minimum of eight deaths that day  Many leaders of the riot were later executed

 Led by Samuel Gompers  Skilled workers printing and construction  Mainly white males

 Helped change society’s ways Economically, socially, and industrially  Introduced knew methods and perspectives to communities and the country as a whole  Gave an individual voice to the people in economics and about their work rights