Question

The creation of labor unions during the 2nd industrial revolution was caused by what?

Answer 1

Answer:

Option A, Factories were in awful working conditions due to Laissez-faire policies, is the correct answer.

Explanation:

The term labor union is used to refer to a group of workers in a similar profession or trade that come together to protect the rights of the workers. There emerged various national labor unions during the Second Industrial Revolution in the United States. It was the time when there was no regulated system for workers, for instance, there was no fixed working hours, no safety regulations and no provision of minimum wages. The lack of federal government's intervention led the business to run on the principles of laissez-faire capitalism. Due to the lack of government's intervention, the interests of workers were exploited by the employers.

As a result, workers began to revolt and came together to form unions for better working conditions, increased wages and fixed working hours. During the Second Industrial Revolution workers organized strikes and made negotiations with the employers for better working conditions and pay. Sometimes things became so violent that the government had to intervene to restore order.