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Describe the historical factors leading up to the birth of the
ironworkers labor movement in the United States. (I)
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Describe the activities and events within the Ironworkers labor
movement which led to the founding of the International Ironworkers
Labor Union. (II)
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Explain the circumstances that caused what was known as the "Turbulent
Years" 1906 - 1912 and their effect on the Ironworkers labor movement.
(III)
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Describe the conspiracy trials and their aftermath involving the
Ironworkers Union, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, the
Machinists Union, the California Building Trades, and the Detroit
Building Trades. (IV)
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Identify the activities of the Morrin era including international
conventions, the Great Steel Strike of 1919, apprenticeship, and the
establishment of Labor Day. (V)
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Explain the effect of the Great Depression and the New Deal for the
Ironworkers labor movement from 1930 - 1940. (VI)
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Describe World War II and postwar struggles as they relate to the
ironworkers labor movement 1941 - 1952. (VII)
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List specific factors of the growth period 1950-1960 on the
ironworkers labor movement. (VIII)
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Outline the factors influencing the ironworkers labor movement in the
1970's - 1980's including: anti-unionism, Occupational Health and
Safety (OSHA), nuclear power, recession, foreign fabricated steel and
loss of jobs, and political influences relating to the ironworkers
union. (IX)
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Explain current factors of the 21st Century and their effect on
ironworkers labor unionization including political influences. (X)
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