Why did labor unions develop during the Industrial Revolution?

During the Industrial Revolution, some Business Owners were taking advantage of workers, with low wages, long hours and unsafe working conditions. When a worker approached anyone about these conditions, they were fired or told to take it or leave it, leaving them with no choice but to work through the harsh environment in order to make a living for themselves or their families Labor Unions were developed to give the workers a voice in the work place. It set up specific laws and rules that the Business Owners had to abide by or face penalties.It gave workers a way to speak out about unfairness, unsafe environments, and gave them rights such as time off, sick pay and retirement plans.

Laws such as the Fair Labor Standards Act which was enacted in 1938, mandated the maximum 8-hour workday and 40-hour work week. Economic growth was soaring along with increases in workers' income. Governments in various countries were not in favor of the influence of labor unions in the beginning of the industrial revolution.

They were thought to be illegal and cause manufacturing constraints. After the 1900 labor unions began to gain influence, governments began to work at preventing industrial conflict. Learn more about this author, Carolyn Teasley.

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