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Knights of Labor and the Haymarket Riot
by Brexel, Bernadette
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Labor unions flourished for a number of reasons: abysmal working conditions; a lack of concern for workers' safety; low pay and nonexistent benefits; and a 10-12 hour workday. The Knights of Labor, one of the strongest unions, focused on achieving an eight-hour day. After a worker was killed at a labor rally, the crowd broke out in violence. Firing into the crowd, the police killed four workers. The long-term effect of this riot was widespread fear of unionism, and a delay in the acceptance of the eight-hour day.
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- Aug 1, 2003 Pub Date:
- 0823940284 ISBN-10:
- 9780823940288 ISBN-13:
- English Language
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