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2. Socialism in its Work Clothes
Haymarket Originals: Fragile Juggernaut
Rise and Fall of Labor Unions in the 1880s
This chapter explores the historical context of a national organization, the Knights of Labor, in the 1880s, focusing on their structure, ethos, and challenges faced. It delves into the tensions between labor organizations and other groups like the Farmers Alliance, the emergence of radical ideas, and the shift towards craft unionism with the formation of the American Federation of Labor. The narrative also highlights the struggles and conflicts faced by labor unions, particularly exemplified by the violent Homestead strike of 1892 and its aftermath.
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