Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers (commonly known as the AA) was an American labor union formed in 1876 and which represented iron and steel workers. It partnered with the Steel Workers Organizing Committee and CIO, in November, 1935. Both organizations disbanded May 22, 1942, to form a new organization, the United Steelworkers.
The Homestead strike was a major turning point for the union.
Carnegie placed strong anti-unionist Henr...
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Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers (commonly known as the AA) was an American labor union formed in 1876 and which represented iron and steel workers. It partnered with the Steel Workers Organizing Committee and CIO, in November, 1935. Both organizations disbanded May 22, 1942, to form a new organization, the United Steelworkers.
The Homestead strike was a major turning point for the union.
Carnegie placed strong anti-unionist Henry Clay Frick in charge of his company's operations in 1881. With the union's contract due to expire on June 30, 1892, Frick demanded a 22 percent wage decrease, then unilaterally announced that if an agreement was not reached he would no longer recognize the union.
Frick locked the workers out on June 29. The striking workers ringed the plant and patrolled the Monongahela River (which ran alongside the mill) to prevent anyone from entering. Local sheriff's deputies failed to retake the plant on July 5.
Frick then sent 300 Pinkerton National...
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