AAD.USHG.6: Labor Unions in the Early 20th Century

What is the primary role of labor unions in the early 20th century?

• To represent workers and negotiate for better working conditions

• To manage industrial production

Which of the following actions did labor unions organize to demand better treatment and fair wages?

• Strikes and protests

• Political campaigns

What did labor unions encourage among workers to stand together for common goals?

• Isolation

• Worker Solidarity

What did influential union leaders often lead during the early 20th century?

• Strikes and negotiations

• Educational seminars

What did labor unions act as for workers?

• A government body

• A collective voice

What did labor unions often work to improve in industries?

• Technological advancements

• Safety standards

What did some leaders go beyond traditional union activities to engage in?

• Technological innovation

• Community organizing

What important labor laws were mentioned in the text?

• The Civil Rights Act, the Social Security Act, and the Equal Pay Act

• The Clayton Act, the Wagner Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act

What was one of the objectives of the labor legislation mentioned in the text?

• Protect the rights of workers to organize

• Reduce the workday to 4 hours

Which labor laws protected workers' rights to organize?

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Fair Labor Standards Act