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What was one issue that led to the rise of labor unions and was addressed by labor unions?
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One major issue was unsafe and unhealthy working conditions. Factories and mines had dangerous machinery, poor ventilation, long shifts, and little protection for workers, which led to frequent injuries and deaths.
Labor unions tackled this by organizing strikes and collective bargaining to force employers to improve conditions, and by lobbying for laws and regulations (for example, building and fire codes after the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, and later workplace-safety laws like OSHA). Unions also pushed for shorter hours, better training, and workers’ compensation to reduce risks and protect injured workers.
Labor unions tackled this by organizing strikes and collective bargaining to force employers to improve conditions, and by lobbying for laws and regulations (for example, building and fire codes after the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, and later workplace-safety laws like OSHA). Unions also pushed for shorter hours, better training, and workers’ compensation to reduce risks and protect injured workers.
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