They fall out because the capital of the country was gone the government was in shock trying to recover.
The force of events moved very quickly upon the election of Lincoln. South Carolina acted first, calling for a convention to secede from the Union. State by state, conventions were held, and the Confederacy was formed. Within three months of Lincoln's election, seven states had seceded from the Union.
The first step in solving labor problems and carry out the change is the negotiation of the workers, for a better benefit; better wages,health benefits paid sick/holidays as well a chance to grow with the company.