During the early 1900's, unions were viewed by the law as voluntary organizations of individuals and, since U.S. law valued individual liberty and freedom above all else, unions and workers were allowed relative freedom to use whatever means they could to protect their wages and working conditions.

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During the early 1900s, unions were often viewed with suspicion or hostility by the law and employers. Many activities aimed at improving wages and working conditions, such as strikes or collective bargaining, were met with legal and sometimes violent opposition. Laws and court decisions frequently limited union activities, reflecting an era where industrial relations were fraught with conflict.

During the Early 1900's, Unions Were Viewed by the Law