The 10 Greatest Labor Strikes in American History: 24/7 Wall Street

The 10 Greatest Labor Strikes in American History

The labor stoppage, commonly known as the strike, is a natural result of tension between labor and management. Management has always wanted work for as little compensation as possible. Labor has always wanted compensation for what it considers a fair day's work. The gulf between the two has often caused violence and even assassination. Labor strife has led to some of the most sensational trials in America history, perhaps the best known is the trial of three Western Federation of Miners leaders who were accused of killing the former governor of Idaho in 1905.

Labor strife has always been greatest at the point when industries have reached their peaks, enjoying great financial strength and employing large numbers of workers

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