Labor Conflicts

Definition

Labor conflicts refer to disputes and disagreements between workers and employers over working conditions, wages, and other labor-related issues during the Industrial Revolution. These conflicts often involved strikes, protests, and sometimes even violence.

Related terms

Trade Unions: Trade unions were organizations formed by groups of workers to collectively bargain for better working conditions, higher wages, and other labor rights.

Collective Bargaining: Collective bargaining is a process where representatives from a trade union negotiate with employers on behalf of the workers to reach agreements on employment terms.

Strike: A strike is when workers collectively refuse to work as a form of protest or to put pressure on employers to meet their demands.