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In 1899 workers went on strike for their demands

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Answered by Fatimakincsem
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Their demands were better working condition and a raise in their wages to meet the needs of life.

Explanation:

  • The 1889 strike was begun by the workers of the railway on June 9, 1889.
  • The purpose of this strike was to raise wages and to improve the working conditions of the workers.
  • More than 850 workers took part in the strike and stood for their basic rights.
  • The police also attempted to keep them away from causing damage to public property but they kept on the strike.
Answered by skyfall63
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In the year 1899 the workers of Cleveland Electric Railway Company ahd gone on a major strike demanding improved working condition, better wages, & recognition of the Union. This strike was alos known as the "Street Car Strike"

Explanation:

  • The street car strike of 1899 started on 10th June 1899. More than 850 workers of of the "Cleveland Electric Railway Company Ltd" had gone a strike for better wages, improved working conditions and recognition of the union.
  • Violent protests erupted  in the city, as police tried to keep the crowds from entering the roads and targeting the non-union employees of the business. However, the President of the railway corporation Sylvester Everett declined to recognize the demand of the strikers and had recruited strike breakers to curb the striking workers, and further refused to attend the Board of Arbitrators of the State
  • On 24th June the strike came to an end when 80 percent of the strikers were recalled by the company and were assured that old work timings would be restored.

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