1) Research Labor Unions in the last part of the the 19th Century (1800's).
The first labor union formed was known as the "National Trades Union", formed by workers from all fields, it was, however, disbanded as a result of the depression of 1837. Another labor union of the 1800's was known as "The Knights of Labor", which was form in 1869 by skilled garment cutters. The membership of this organization peaked at the millions, they were relatively successful and were known for bringing "democracy" to the workplace
2) Write a brief history of Labor unions.
Labor unions were organizations formed to enforce the worker's rights as a worker. Ranging from the desire for less work hours, to higher wages, these unions became the catalyst of America. Some organizations date back all the way to the early 19th Century, namely, the "National Trades Union", which consisted of workers from all crafts but was disbanded in 1837 due to the conditions of the depression
3) Post and interpret a political cartoon about labor unions during this time period.
Interpretation: The man in the tree is the boss of a large organization specializng in grinding, the water represents the overwhelming amount of organized labor unionos formed in an effort to combat their boss's work conditions. The boss appears to be terrified by this rebellion and is asking for help; the tree represents the little amount of area that the boss has left to "flee to"
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