The Pullman Strike was a significant labor strike that occurred in the United States in 1894. It was named after the Pullman Company, a manufacturer of railroad sleeping cars, where the strike originated. The Pullman Strike of 1894 was a major labor dispute in the United States. It began at the Pullman Company due to wage cuts and quickly spread nationwide, disrupting rail transportation. President Grover Cleveland sent federal troops to quell the strike, resulting in violence. Although the strike did not achieve its immediate goals, it led to increased government involvement in labor disputes and the establishment of Labor Day as a national holiday.