Workers hoped that labor unions would help them to receive better working conditions, increased wageas, and a reduced workload.
When labor unions started to develop, many workers faced unfair working conditions. This included roughly an 80-100 hour work week, low wages, and not safety standards at their potentially dangerous jobs. Since there was very little government intervention in business during this era, workers hoped that the creation of these labor unions would help to solve some of their work problems. However, in the beginning of this labor movement, unions and business owners/managers often fought. In several different instances, these confrontations turned violent.
Despite very little documentary evidence as to the origins of the organization, Boston Patriot Samuel Adams is often credited as being the founder and leader of the Sons of Liberty<span>. The </span>Sons of Liberty<span> was most likely organized in the summer of 1765 as a means to protest the </span>passing<span> of the Stamp </span>Act<span> of 1765.</span>
b. settlement homes ; Jane addams was the founder of hull house a settlement home for immigrants. In these settlement homes, she and others provided english langauge lessons, child care for working parents, education, cultural opportunity, and skill to help others succeed.
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