8. 19th century Flashcards
1
Q
what did the growth in the American economy (particularly in gilded age) lead to
A
demand for unskilled labour
2
Q
why were craft unions unwilling to allow unskilled workers to join their union
A
addition of workers to job market = threat to their position
3
Q
why could employers often resist when unskilled workers attempted to establish their own unions?
A
lack of unity among workers (e.g. Craft unions not allowing unskilled workers to join union)
4
Q
what did the change in industrial structure and frequent failure to gain union recognition for unskilled workers result in
A
large number of workers being exposed to dangerous conditions and long hours with no organisation to protect them
