Primary Source: The Knights of Labor: Unionization
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Purpose of a labor union
help negotiate contracts for fair hours, fair wages
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major problems workers faced in the 1800s/ early 1900s
long hours, horrid work conditions, low pay
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why were labor unions created
wanted to protect their position as skilled independent workers
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what higher "power" does this union reference to justify workers' rights? Why?
the constitution
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summarize the basic goals of this union (roman numeral points)
8 hour work day, abolition of child labor, improved safety in factories, equal pay for men and women, compensation for on job injury
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describe arbitration
settle disputes
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