'Homestead strike 1892' presentation slideshows

Pacific Railroad Act (1862) gave railroads land tracts.

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The Rise of Labor Unions

The Rise of Labor Unions. Rich versus Poor. By 1890, the richest 9% of Americans held nearly 75% of the national wealth Many workers began to resent the lavish lifestyles of their rich owners, & began to organize in an effort to establish a better work system. What Did Workers Want?.

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The Rise of Labor Unions

The Rise of Labor Unions. Rich versus Poor. By 1890, the richest 9% of Americans held nearly 75% of the national wealth Many workers began to resent the lavish lifestyles of their rich owners, & began to organize in an effort to establish a better work system. What Did Workers Want?.

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Rise of Labor Unions in the 19 th Century Gilded Age

Rise of Labor Unions in the 19 th Century Gilded Age. How to share the wealth?. Negotiation Tools. Labor Unions . Management. Collective Bargaining 3 rd Party Arbitration Yellow Dog Contract Court Injunction Blacklist (Now illegal) Hire Replacement Workers (Scabs) Lock- Out.

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