Question

• basic worker guarantees for which the labor movement was fighting (see top bullet point on slide 20)

stressing (in numbers
collective bargaining
activity 2: what do you believe would have been the top two problems labor movement leaders wouldve
wanted to address, and why? list these, then give a one-phrase rationale for each of your choices. seesslides 17-19 for a list of the issues workers were facing. (slide 30)

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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze common labor movement issues. Historically, low wages and unsafe working conditions were critical.

1. Low Wages: Workers struggled to meet basic needs, so fair compensation was urgent.
2. Unsafe Working Conditions: Lack of safety led to injuries/deaths, requiring regulatory changes.

Answer:

1. Low Wages - Reason: Workers needed sufficient income for basic living expenses.
2. Unsafe Working Conditions - Reason: Hazardous environments threatened workers’ health and lives.