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One of the first major labor groups. It welcomed all workers and pushed for an 8-hour workday. -
AFL united skilled workers into strong unions. It focused on better wages and working conditions. -
A labor protest turned violent after a bomb exploded in Chicago. It hurt the labor movement's image but inspired global worker unity. -
A massive railroad strike led by Eugene V. Debs shut down trains nationwide. The government stepped in, showing conflict between labor and business.
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A fire killed 146 workers due to locked exits and unsafe conditions. It led to major safety reforms in workplaces. -
Over 400,000 workers protested poor conditions in Southern mills. It was one of the largest strikes in U.S. history. -
This law gave workers the right
to form unions and bargain. It created the National Labor Relations Board. -
Workers at General Motors sat down in the factory to demand union rights. Their protest helped form the United Auto Workers.
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This law created minimum wage,
banned child labor, and set overtime rules. It protects workers to this day. -
This law limited union power and
allowed "right-to-work" laws. It changed how unions operate.