The main goal of the Labor Movement was to improve the working conditions, wages, and rights of workers. Emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the movement sought to address the exploita
The main goal of the Labor Movement was to improve the working conditions, wages, and rights of workers. Emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the movement sought to address the exploitation and harsh realities faced by laborers during the Industrial Revolution. Workers organized into unions to collectively bargain with employers for better pay, reasonable working hours, and safer workplaces.
Additionally, the Labor Movement aimed to secure legal protections for workers, such as the right to organize, the abolition of child labor, and the establishment of minimum wage laws. It also advocated for broader social reforms, including healthcare, education, and social security, recognizing that economic justice was intertwined with social justice.
Through strikes, protests, and political action, the Labor Movement played a crucial role in shaping labor laws and policies that benefit workers today. Its legacy continues to influence contemporary discussions about workers' rights and economic equity.
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