1. Labor movements in the 1920’s

2. Labor unrest in the US continued in the 1920’s
Little about working conditions had changed during the progressive era, but labor activists continued to struggle for reform
Groups from tailors to the Boston Police Department went on strike
The success of unions was still limited
Most business refused to negotiate with them
Government took the side of business
Unions remained divided
Fear of communism and immigrants led to distrust of unions

3. Primary Source – Labor in the 1920’s
What were conditions like in steel mills at the beginning of the 20th century?
Why might the conditions listed in the source have been bad for workers?
Why might conditions listed in the source have been bad for employers?