Numbers
How many people were involved in the strikes?
Over 100,000 people
When did the strikes start?
July 14th, 1877
How many people died during the strikes?
100 people (as a result of railroad companies and elected officials sending the militia to attack workers)
When did the strikes end?
September 4, 1877
How many workers were arrested during the strikes?
1,000
How many total railroad workers ended up walking off the job?
10,000 people
What % was the workers pay cut that led to the strike?
10%
Where did the strikes start?
Martinsburg, West Virginia
What were the estimated damages of the Pittsburgh strike?
5-10 million dollars