10 Interesting Fact About The history and impact of labor movements
10 Interesting Fact About The history and impact of labor movements
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The labor movement began in the 18th century when industrial changes occurred in Europe and North America.
In 1886, the labor movement in the United States launched a strike action known as Haymarket Riot.
In the UK, the labor movement was pioneered by The Chartists, a group that demanded universal voting rights and political reforms in 1838.
Initially, the labor movement only consisted of industrial workers, but then expanded including farmers, teachers, office workers, and others.
The labor movement has succeeded in achieving several important rights, such as the right to form trade unions, shorter working hours, better wages, and health insurance.
International Labor Day is celebrated on May 1 each year as a warning to the struggle of labor movements throughout the world.
The labor movement also contributes to the formation of political parties, such as the Labor Party in the British and the Democratic Party in the United States.
In Indonesia, the labor movement began in the colonial era, when the workers demanded the same rights as Dutch workers.
In 1994, the Indonesian government issued Law No. 13 concerning employment that provides legal protection for workers.
Although the labor movement has succeeded in fighting for workers' rights, there are still many challenges that must be faced, such as child labor, gender discrimination, and low wages.
