Question

Before labor unions were widespread, what was the main method workers used to fight for better working

conditions

• Requesting help from the government

• Getting a new job

• Collective bargaining

• Going on strike

Answer 1

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Before labor unions became widespread, the main method workers used to fight for better working conditions was going on strike. By collectively refusing to work, workers aimed to put pressure on employers to meet their demands and improve their working conditions. The success of strikes varied, and in some cases, workers had to face violent confrontations or potential job losses. Nonetheless, strikes served as a means for workers to voice their concerns and push for changes in their working conditions. Other methods such as requesting help from the government or finding new jobs were less common or less effective compared to the collective action of strikes. Collective bargaining, which involves negotiations between workers and employers, generally took place within labor unions, and its prevalence grew with the rise of organized labor movements.