Asked by Angelina Zheng on Sep 30, 2024
The Knights of Labor orchestrated the Hay Market rally as a way to draw attention to the union's goal of an eight-hour workday.
Hay Market Rally
An event that took place in 1886 in Chicago, marked by a peaceful rally in support of workers striking for an eight-hour day, which turned violent after a bomb was thrown, leading to several deaths of policemen and civilians.
Knights of Labor
A 19th-century American labor federation that sought to organize all workers, irrespective of skill level, to improve working conditions.
Eight-hour Workday
A labor standard that establishes the maximum number of hours that an employee is expected to work per day, aiming to promote work-life balance.
- Grasp the significant labor movements and strikes of the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the significant labor movements and strikes of the late 1800s and early 1900s.