Labor Movement

What does Labor Day symbolize for most people?

• A day for international travel

• Time off from work and barbecues

• A celebration of summer's beginning

• A day to remember historical figures

What era marked the beginning of the labor movement?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The Middle Ages

• The Digital Age

What was a major achievement of the labor movement?

• The invention of the internet

• The establishment of the 40-hour workweek

• The discovery of electricity

• The creation of the first car

Which law set standards for minimum wage and overtime pay?

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Fair Labor Standards Act

• The Affordable Care Act

• The Patriot Act

What did unions demand regarding child labor in 1881?

• That children should be paid the same as adults

• That children should work only in safe environments

• That children should receive higher education

• That children under 14 should not be hired

What was the most famous strike mentioned?

• The Stonewall riots

• The March on Washington

• The Haymarket riots

• The Boston Tea Party

Who is considered the father of the labor movement?

• Samuel Gompers

• Karl Marx

• George Meany

• John L. Lewis

What significant event in labor history occurred in 1935?

• The founding of the AFL-CIO

• The passage of the Wagner Act

• The first celebration of Labor Day

• The establishment of the minimum wage

Which organization is primarily responsible for protecting workers' rights in the United States?

• The Department of Labor

• The National Labor Relations Board

• The Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• The American Federation of Labor