Question

What safety valves provided an escape for discontented american workers and lessened exploitation of laborers in the united states in the early 1800?

Answer 1

The correct answers are:

workers unions- to get at least a certain wage

labor strikes

labor laws

Workers were united in strikes and unions forming societies such as Journeymen Cordwainer’s union, United Tailoresses of New York, Mechanic’s Union of Trades Associations. United they would do strikes like the Boston House Carpenter’s Strike and the Philadelphia Carpenter’s Strike.

The Ten-Hour Movement began in 1835, they wanted shorter working hours and high wages. This made possible the Philadelphia General Strike in 1835.

Answer 2

Worker Unions were established to provide a safety for workers. It allowed them to get some leverage on wage. Unionizing allowed workers to come together and strike if they were not getting what they wanted. Also, to impact the labor laws to an extent.