The Knights of Labor union founded in 1869 took the movement to a new level drawing a national membership. The ethos of the Knights was to include anyone involved in production, which helped its ...

The Knights of Labor union founded in 1869 took the movement to a new level drawing a national membership. The ethos of the Knights was to include anyone involved in production, which helped its ...

12. The Great Southwest Railroad Strike of 1886 was started by the Knights of Labor in Marshall, Texas at 3 p.m. on March, 1, 1886 after foreman Charles A. Hall was reportedly fired for attending ...