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Why were labor unions formed? Were these unions successful? Explain why or why not.

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Labor Unions were formed during the Industrial Revolution since conditions in the factories were incredibly unsafe and many workers died or were injured. The unions were very successful at giving the works "leverage" over their employers.
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