Question

Think about the changes that early unions wanted.
Which of these changes were demands made by early unions? Check all that apply.

creating a shorter workday for laborers

making sure workers had fair wages

forcing companies to provide safe workplaces

lowering workers' pay

Answer 1

- creating a shorter workday for laborers — Yes
- making sure workers had fair wages — Yes
- forcing companies to provide safe workplaces — Yes
- lowering workers' pay — No

Early unions campaigned for shorter hours, fair pay, and safer working conditions, not lower wages.