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13th Amendment
The 13th Amendment ended slavery in the United States. However, slavery could still exist if it were a punishment. -
National Labor Union
The National Labor Union was the first national labor federation in the U.S. It was made up of skilled and unskilled workers, farmers, and reformers. All the people involved in the National Labor Union called on Congress to order an eight-hour workday. -
Knights of Labor
The Knights of Labor were the first imortant national labour organization in the United States. It was originally a secret organization that was meant to protect its members from employer retaliations. -
1st Labor Day
Labor day was dedicated to the labor movement which fought for the social and economic achievements of American workers. It is a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. -
Great Southwest Railroad strike
The Great Southwest Railroad strike was a labor union strike that involved more than 200,000 workers. The strike happened in 5 different states. It lasted from march 1886-September 1886. -
AFL (American Federation of Labor)
The AFL was founded in Columbus Ohio. It's purpose was to organize skilled workers into national unions. -
The Wagner Act
The Wagner Act is one of the most important parts of labor legislation in U.S. history. For the first time, a law provided federal support for unions. -
1930s General motors Sit Down Strike
The 1930s General motors Sit Down Strike lead to the unionization of the United States automobile industry. It is known as one of the first sit-down strikes in the United States. -
Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 established a minimum wage, overtime pay, record keeping, and youth employment standards. It affected full-time and part-time workers in private sectors, and Federal, State, and local governments. -
Steel Strike of 1959
It was a 116 day strike by members of the United Steelworkers of America. The strike had a huge effect on the nation's steel production. It went from July 15, 1959 until November 7, 1959.
