Think about what you have learned about union activities in the 1800s. How did strikes benefit what unions wanted to achieve? List at least two arguments in support of the use of strikes.
Strikes enabled the workers to ask for demands as a group. Strikes could disrupt the national economy. Strikes were successful in winning concessions for workers. Strikes gave the workers publicity in the press. Strikes cost the company money in lost productivity and security.
Which arguments did you include in your answer?Strikes enabled the workers to ask for demands as a group.Strikes could disrupt the national economy.Strikes were successful in winning concessions for workers.Strikes gave the workers publicity in the press.Strikes cost the company money in lost productivity and security.
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