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Welcome! Baltimore Polytechnic Institute November 8, 2010 U.S. History Mr. Green

1. Who was a labor union organizer. A. Eugene V. Debs B 1. Who was a labor union organizer? A. Eugene V. Debs B. Pauline Newman C. William McKinley D. Mary Harris “Mother” Jones 2. Which union was organized by a group of radical unionists and socialists? A. Knights of Labor B. National Labor Union C. American Federation of Labor D. Industrial Workers of the World 3. At which place did a tragedy occur that led New York authorities to establish strict rules about fire codes, working hours, child labor, and other worker-related issues? A. Pullman Factory B. Haymarket Riot C. Triangle Shirtwaist Factory D. Carnegie Steel’s Homestead plant 4. Which was a technique used by labor unions in the late 19th century to win workers’ rights A. Arbitration B. Scab hiring C. Blacklisting D. Rallies 5. At which place did shocking scenes of violence between workers and authorities occur? (more than 1 answer) A. Pullman Company B. Haymarket Square

Agenda/Topics To Be Covered The students will describe the exploitation of workers by summarizing the emergence and growth of unions. Warm-up Question: Review the photos on pages 262 and 263 and answer the following questions: 1. What kinds of work are shown in the photos? 2. What were the conditions under which women and children worked?

Workers of the Nation Unite Ch. 6 Sec. 4 pgs. 262-269 Workers are Exploited 12 or more hours a day 7 day work week in steel mills No vacation, sick leave, unemployment compensation 1882-675 work related fatalities each week Entire families worked in factories Average male salary in 1899-$498 Average female salary in 1899-$269

Labor Unions Emerge National Labor Union formed in 1866 William H. Sylvis, founder, wanted to admit women and African-Americans Some locals did not want to admit minorities Led to Colored National Labor Union Knights of Labor advocated arbitration, or settlement of disagreements by an impartial person

Union Movements Diverge Craft Unionism and Samuel Gompers Samuel Gompers formed the American Federation of Labor collective bargaining-group negotiations Utilized strikes as a bargaining tactic Industrial Unionism and Eugene Debs develop a union of unskilled labor American Railway Union

Socialism and the IWW Many believed that capitalism was to blame Many supported socialism-government ownership of industry Industrial Workers of the World-admitted women and African-Americans miners, lumberers, cannery and dock workers Union Type of Member Impact National Labor Union Knights of Labor American Federation of Labor American Railway Union Industrial Workers of the World

Exit Ticket Do you think workers were wise to organize unions in the late 19th century? Why or why not? Include in your paragraph: 1. working conditions in the late 19th century 2. how unions presented their demands 3. management efforts to oppose unions

Homework Read Chapter 6 Section 4 to the end. Prepare for Chapter 6 test on Thursday.