With which of the following statements would a labor union leader in the Gilded Age most likely agree?

Question

A
Business owners built their business from the ground up, so they should have final say over worker pay.

B
Inequality is not an important issue. What really matters is building more subway systems.

C
It is the responsibility of a business owner to ensure the safety and fair treatment of their workers.

D
Tenements are dirty and crowded because workers do not take enough responsibility for their actions.

Answer 1

A labor union leader in the Gilded Age would most likely agree with statement:

C. It is the responsibility of a business owner to ensure the safety and fair treatment of their workers.

During the Gilded Age, labor union leaders advocated for workers' rights, safer working conditions, fair wages, and better treatment by employers. They believed that business owners had a moral and ethical obligation to provide a safe and fair working environment for their employees.