Depth study: Trade unions in the gilded age(gains)1875-95

Question 1

Demand for unskilled work

Answer 1

increase in demand for unskilled labour in transport and heavy industry. led to union growth KOL growth from 20000 in 1881 to 700000 in 1886

Question 2

American Federation of Labour(AFL)

Answer 2

Set up in 1886 sought to link all unions which saw a growth in numbers, some employers sought to work with Unions

Question 3

Wages

Answer 3

wages rose dramatically, skilled workers wages rose 60% despite available work for immigrants

Question 4

sickness clubs

Answer 4

if you contributed it was a pool of money to pay sick workers to keep them afloat