Frances Perkins

What ignited the Labor Movement in the late nineteenth century?

Could anyone please tell me what ignited the Labor Movement in the late nineteenth century? Also, were there any important people that were involved? Or Events that were key in the beginning of the movement? thanks in advance!! :)

Public Comments

1. Besides, hunger, exploitation, the triumph of unbridled capitalism, and the destruction of craft unionism?
2. In the UK the catalyst was the Matchgirls Strike at Bryant & May in 1888 which led to what was called New Unionism - the organising of unskilled workers in general unions. http://www.unionhistory.info/matchworkers/matchworkers.php