The Great Southwest Railroad Strike (jan 1, 1886 – mar 1, 1886)
Description:
This was a strike that occurred because of unsafe conditions, poor pay, and oppressive hours. The unfair firing of Charles Hall was the spark that started it.In this strike, the Knights of labor called a strike against their employers, the Union Pacific Railroad and the Missouri Pacific Railroad, both owned by Jay Gould, a "robber baron" (owned a large monopoly).
Violent altercations erupted, but the Knights of Labor were not supported by other unions. Eventually, the railroad companies prevaialed by hiring non-union workers.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1886
mar 1, 1886
~ 1 months and 29 days