One of the reasons labor movements in the early to mid-1900s were so successful was because there were extended periods of low unemployment in which workers had greater leverage in negotiating job conditions.

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When there is low unemployment, employers have a harder time finding individuals to fill job openings, giving workers more bargaining power in negotiations for better wages and working conditions. This was a contributing factor to the success of labor movements during this time period.

One of the Reasons Labor Movements in the Early to Mid-1900s