1. Labor and Unions During Industrialization U.S. History Industrialization Unit Day Two

2. U.S. Labor Statistics In 1860 – 900,000 factory workers In 1860 – 900,000 factory workers In 1890 – 3,200,000 factory workers In 1890 – 3,200,000 factory workers In 1900- 20,000,000 factory workers In 1900- 20,000,000 factory workers

3. Key Concepts on Labor/Industry Relations Workers formed labor unions to protect their rights and give them the right to collectively bargain. Workers formed labor unions to protect their rights and give them the right to collectively bargain. Business owners saw labor unions as unfair because they prevented competition. Business owners saw labor unions as unfair because they prevented competition. Throughout the Industrial Era, unions were involved in a number of strikes; often, these strikes turn violent. Throughout the Industrial Era, unions were involved in a number of strikes; often, these strikes turn violent.

4. Today’s Assignment- Mother Jones QAR questions due by the end of the class period. STOP Industrialization Unit Test- (A-Days) Thursday, 11/5, (B-Days) Friday, 11/6.