WORKERS’ RIGHTS. WHAT IS THIS A PICTURE OF??? UNIONS VICTORIES ½ strikes lead to demands being met (hours, wages, conditions)  Victorious: Anthracite.

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WORKERS’ RIGHTS

WHAT IS THIS A PICTURE OF???

UNIONS VICTORIES ½ strikes lead to demands being met (hours, wages, conditions)  Victorious: Anthracite Coal Strike 1902  Politically fight for:  Child labor legislation  Work days/hours  Muller v. Oregon (1908) – women only – 10 hour day legal  Bunting v. Oregon (1917) – men too – 10 hour day legal  Workmen’s compensation laws (1910)

UNIONS FACE OBSTACLES Viewed as too extreme (Wobblies associated with Socialists) Associated with violence (Knights of Labor after Haymarket Square) Not aggressive & liked better (American Federation of Labor) – do not push hard!

CHANGE BECAUSE OF TRAGEDY…

UNION LEADERS LEAD THE WAY… Strikes ½ time demands met Will political leaders support strikers?/unions?

the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City demonstrated the tragic consequences of exploited workers and dangerous working conditions.