Question

Labour movement began due to injustice towards labour. Give the reason.

Answer 1

The Most Famous Labor Union in History. In the history of America's trade and labor unions, the most famous union remains the American Federation of Labor (AFL), founded in 1886 by Samuel Gompers. At its pinnacle, the AFL had approximately 1.4 million members.

Modern labour parties originated from an increase in organising activities in Europe and European colonies during the 19th century, such as the Chartist movement in the United Kingdom during 1838–50. In 1891, localised labour parties were formed, by trade union members in the British colonies of Australia.

Answer 2

Labour-Movement

Explanation-

• The Labor Movement began for the most part to ensure the interests of the laborers for those in the Industrial Sector for better wages, sensible hours and more secure working conditions.  

• The Labor Movement started in light of the abuse of Industrial capitalism.However the objective of the Labor Movement is to secure and reinforce the interests of Labor inside free enterprise.