Many skilled workers have been forming small local unions since the late 1700's, but in 1866, ironworker William H. Sylvis formed the National Labor Union(NLU). The National Labor Union was the first large scale national organization of laborers, and was formed to improve conditions for workers.

Before the NLU was formed, the hours, wages and conditions were all bad. People working in sweatshop jobs were paid the lowest wages, sometimes 27 cents for a Child's 14 hour workday. Woman also earned nearly $267 a year, and men, nearly double, with $498 a year. The largest employers, like steel mills, had their employees work 7 days a week. Seamstresses, like most factory workers, usually worked for 6 days a week. Employees also weren't provided with special benefits, like sick leave, unemployment reparation, and reimbursements for injuries suffered on the job. A lot of injuries happened with all the hazardous and faulty equipment, and the inadequately ventilated rooms. All of these......

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Title: Nineteenth Century Industrialsts
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1. Nineteenth Century Industrialsts
   

   nineteenth century industrialsts. Many skilled workers have been forming small
   local unions since the late 1700's, but in 1866, ironworker ... ...