Labor Unions and Workers' Rights

The video discusses the rise of factories and unions during the Gilded Age, highlighting the harsh conditions faced by workers, including child labor and unfair business practices. It explains the formation of labor unions as a response to these challenges, focusing on collective bargaining and the role of key unions like the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor. The video emphasizes the importance of unions in advocating for workers' rights and improving working conditions.

What was a significant factor that contributed to the growth of factories during the Gilded Age?

• The decline of agriculture

• The rise of the internet

• The discovery of oil

• The influx of new immigrants

What was one of the main issues faced by child laborers in factories?

• High wages

• Access to education

• Dangerous working conditions

• Short working hours

How did factory owners exploit workers' time to increase productivity?

• By offering bonuses

• By manipulating clock speeds

• By reducing working hours

• By providing free meals

What is the primary purpose of a union?

• To increase factory profits

• To advocate for workers' rights

• To replace skilled workers

• To promote child labor

What strategy do unions use to negotiate better conditions for workers?

• Collective bargaining

• Hiring more workers

• Individual bargaining

• Silent protests

What was a challenge faced by early labor unions like the Knights of Labor?

• Inclusion of unskilled workers

• Excessive government support

• Lack of skilled workers

• High membership fees

Who was responsible for expanding the Knights of Labor to include all workers?

• Samuel Gompers

• Uriah Stevens

• Andrew Carnegie

• Terence V. Powderly

What was a key feature of the American Federation of Labor's strategy?

• Focus on child labor

• Collective bargaining

• Exclusion of minorities

• Individual negotiations

Who founded the American Federation of Labor?

• John D. Rockefeller

• Samuel Gompers

• Uriah Stevens

• Terence V. Powderly

What is a modern issue that unions continue to face?

• Overabundance of skilled workers

• Balancing give and take in negotiations

• Excessive worker rights

• Lack of political influence