Labor Reforms

Definition

Labor reforms refer to efforts made to improve the working conditions, wages, and rights of workers. These reforms aimed to address issues such as long hours, low pay, unsafe working conditions, child labor, and lack of benefits.

Related terms

Trade Unions: Trade unions are organizations formed by workers who come together to negotiate with employers for better wages, working conditions, and other employment-related issues.

Knights of Labor: The Knights of Labor was a prominent labor union during the Gilded Age that advocated for worker solidarity and sought economic reform through political means.

American Federation of Labor (AFL): The American Federation of Labor was a national federation of trade unions that focused on organizing skilled workers and negotiating with employers for better wages and working conditions.