Union (jan 1, 1820 – jan 1, 1830)
Description:
The construction of factory towns expanded economic opportunities for young women while also leading to the gradual decline of time-honored crafts in a process called deskilling. Workers formed unions to demand better wages and working conditions from their collective employers.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1820
jan 1, 1830
~ 10 years