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A group of white nativists organized as a "Laborers' Union" openly plotted assassination and arson before murdering four Chinese farmhands in a worker's cabin. Two survived to bear witness. Partly hate crime and partly labor conflict, this was one event in the attempted purge of Chinese immigrants from the U.S. west coast. [156] April 18, 1878
Widespread unionisation occurred between 1918 and 1920 within India, although industrial violence persisted before and after this period. [7] One large example of this is the South Indian Railway Strike 1928. This strike began with non-violent tactics, but the subsequent rioting ultimately led to multiple casualties and fatalities.
However, violence does occur in the context of industrial disputes. When violence has been committed by, or in the name of, the union, it has tended to be narrowly focused upon targets which are associated with the employer. [1] Violence was greater in conflicts in which there was a question of whether union recognition would be extended. [1]
The Committee for Industrial Organizations (CIO) was formed to expand industrial unionism. [36] 1936 (United States) Steel Workers Organizing Committee, one of two labor organizations that eventually merged to form the United Steelworkers, founded. [40] 1936 (United States) Atlanta Auto Workers' Sit-down Strike occurred. [40] 20 November 1936 ...
Union violence refers to violence committed by unions or union members to achieve political objectives, particularly during labor disputes.When union violence has occurred, it has frequently been in the context of industrial unrest. [1]
A labor dispute is a disagreement between an employer and employees regarding the terms of employment. This could include disputes regarding conditions of employment, fringe benefits, hours of work, tenure, and wages to be negotiated during collective bargaining, or the implementation of already agreed upon terms. [1]
The Dublin Lockout was a major industrial dispute between 20,000 workers and 300 employers in Dublin. The dispute lasted from 26 August 1913 to 18 January 1914, and is often viewed as the most severe and significant industrial dispute in the history of Ireland. Central to the dispute was the right to unionize.
This sub-category includes categories and articles related to the economic conflicts between employees and employers, whether the state, corporate or private by form of organisation. Subcategories This category has the following 14 subcategories, out of 14 total.