jan 1, 1869 - The Knights of Labor
Description:
Founder: Uriah StephensNature: One of the most notable early national trade organizations.
Membership: Open to all workers, excluding Chinese immigrants.
Goals: Eight-hour workday, equal wages for women, and the abolition of child labor.
Methods: Preferred arbitration and strikes.
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Date:
jan 1, 1869
Now
~ 156 years ago