Which employee group instituted the first known strike in the United States? They stopped working because of demands for higher wages.
A) Textile workers
B) Teamsters
C) Coal miners
D) Printers
E) Railroad workers

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Printers, specifically journeymen printers in New York City, instituted the first known strike in the United States in 1778. They demanded higher wages and collectively refused to work until their demands were met.

Which Employee Group Instituted the First Known Strike in the United