Key Concepts
What was the labor movement protesting for?
higher wages, safer working conditions, and protecting child workers
What time period did the Labor Movement start?
beginning of the 1800's
What is a protest
a rally of people to voice out their opinions on a topic
Name an important event from the labor movements
triangle shirtwaist factory fire, homestead strike, formation of the national labor union
What is collective bargaining?
Workers negotiate with their employers for fair employment terms
How did the industrial revolution contribute to the growth of the labor movement?
More factories resulting in more accidents on the job and longer hours to produce more goods
Which act established the minimum wage
fair labor standards act of 1938 (wagner act)
Name a law that was passed because of the labor movement
Fair Labor Standards Act (Wagner Act), occupational safety and health act of 1970, or national industrial recovery act of 1933