Chapter 5

Lockout

When employers prevent workers from working during a labor dispute.

Knights of Labor

One of the first labor unions, founded by Terence Powderly

Labor Union

An organized group of workers who come together to improve wages, hours, and working conditions.

American Federation of Labor

A union that focused on skilled workers and practical improvements like wages and hours, formed by Samuel Gompers

Samuel Gompers

The leader of the AFL who worked to improve workers’ conditions through unions.

Haymarket Affair

A labor protest that turned violent after a bomb exploded, hurting the labor movement.

Homestead Strike

A violent strike between steel workers and management at Carnegie’s steel plant.

Pullman Strike

A major railroad strike that disrupted travel and led to federal government intervention.

Labor Dispute

When workers disagree with wages, hours, working conditions, etc.

Anarchism

The belief that government should not exist and that people should govern themselves.

Socialism

A system where the government or community owns and controls major industries to reduce inequality.

Communism

A system where all property is owned by the community and wealth is shared equally.