Names:Edgar Campoverde,Darvish Sheikh,Kevin Garcia,Jayden Rubio,Duval Wallace,Isaiah Encarnacion ,Ethan Guzman.
Answer the following questions:
- Describe what was going on at Union Square on September 5, 1882.
Answer: On September 5th, 1882, Peter McGuire (leader of brotherhood of carpenters and jointers) watched 10,000 people march from lower Manhattan to 42nd street. The march ended with a picnic at central park. The event was to honor labor for coming on its own. - How old was Peter McGuire when he started working?
Answer: He was 11 when he started working - What apprenticeship skill did he learn?
Answer: Peter J. McGuire Apprenticed to a piano maker in 1867 at they age of 15. - What was he doing at Cooper Union?
Answer: He was attending free nigh classes at Cooper Union - List some of the trades unions he helped create:
- #1 Carpenters in Paramus
- #2 Amalgamated Carpenters
- #3 United Brotherhood or Carpenters
- The May Day labor marches he led demanded what law be enforced?
Answer: The Congress complied and declared for eight -hour day demonstrated in every European Country on May 1st ,1890. - Read the timeline history. List and describe what your group thinks the three most important events are on that timeline, and summarize each in 1-2 sentences.
- #1 On may 4th ,there was bombing and bloodshed and the labor movement was blamed
- #2 In 1931 the Davis Bacon Act passed requirements for prevailing wage
- #3 In 1962 President John F Kennedy issued an executive order that allowed workers the right to collectively bargain
- Once again, May and Labor were created during the time when the unions were fighting for what working condition?
Answer: They were fighting for a 8 hour work day, better wages, reasonable hours, and safer working conditions.