Labor Unions and the Rise of Social Reform

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This educational video explores the rise of labor unions and social reform movements during the Industrial Revolution. Through the narrative of a fictional ten-year-old boy named Timmy living in 19th-century England, the video illustrates the harsh realities of factory life—including long hours, dangerous machinery, and child labor—that necessitated collective action. It explains how skilled workers first organized to demand higher wages, safer conditions, and reasonable hours, eventually leading to the formation of powerful groups like the American Federation of Labor.