U.S. History G/T: The Rise of Labor Unions, 1880-1920 – Flashcards
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Knights of Labor (KOL) 1869: Principles
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To reform society
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American Federation of Labor (AFL) 1886
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To improve the working conditions of workers
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Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) 1905
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To destroy the current system
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KOL: Goals
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- Pay is determined by effort - Unions recognized by employers - Equal pay - End of child labor
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AFL: Goals
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- Higher wages - Shorter hours - Safer working conditions
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IWW: Goals
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- Get rid of socialism and communism - Make everyone equal
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KOL: Tactics
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- lobby for legislation - boycotts - collective bargaining - strikes
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AFL: Tactics
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strikes
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IWW: Tactics
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- strikes, lockouts - revolutions
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KOL: Problems
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- division within the Union - plan was too radical
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AFL: Problems
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Limited in numbers, but high success
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IWW: Problems
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Very radical - government went after members
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KOL: Membership
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Anyone - women, minorities, skilled/unskilled workers, etc.
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AFL: Membership
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Skilled workers
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IWW: Membership
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Accepted any worker
