Rise of Industrialization Level 3

Identify a specific national labor organization, e

their goals,
and describe owners’ opposition

1. The Service Employees International Union (SEIU):

   • The organization aims to improve the working conditions and wages of service workers, advocating for labor rights and social justice.

   • Owners often oppose SEIU's strategy by arguing that union demands can lead to increased labor costs and reduced competitiveness.

2. Summarize the Haymarket Strike:

   • The Haymarket Strike, which took place in Chicago in 1886, which began as a peaceful rally in support of workers striking for an eight-hour workday. However, it soon turned violent when a bomb was thrown, resulting in the death of multiple civilians. In the aftermath, the event became synonymous with the struggle for workers' rights and led to widespread public outcry against labor movements.