https://padlet.com/400015820/i5eg8ogivx0o Strikes of the 19th and 20th century en-us 2017-11-14 18:09:48 UTC 2017-11-14 18:46:33 UTC hello@padlet.com 400015820 https://padlet.com/400015820/i5eg8ogivx0o/wish/206879472 The strike, on behalf of the Transport Workers Union, demanded pension, wage and retirement increases from the Metropolitan Transit Authority.]]> 2017-11-14 18:14:47 UTC https://padlet.com/400015820/i5eg8ogivx0o/wish/206879472 400015820 https://padlet.com/400015820/i5eg8ogivx0o/wish/206881757 The difference between the two strikes is that back then, the strikes were more violent, they set things on fire, destroyed buildings and killed people. Now a days our strikes are more controlled. We use signs, posters and large crowds of people to try and change the minds of the antagonists. we aren't as destructive or barbaric as the people were back then. 
Although, the two are similar in ways like, gathering in a public place to gain attention and numbers. The two also use propaganda and visuals towards the cause, and sometimes both got out of control. ]]> 2017-11-14 18:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/400015820/i5eg8ogivx0o/wish/206881757 400015820 https://padlet.com/400015820/i5eg8ogivx0o/wish/206882625 Buses and subways were halted in New York, just days before Christmas 2005. ]]> 2017-11-14 18:19:44 UTC https://padlet.com/400015820/i5eg8ogivx0o/wish/206882625 400015820 https://padlet.com/400015820/i5eg8ogivx0o/wish/206883226 The strike ended and operations were back late in the morning on December 22nd. 
In April 10, 2006, the union Local 100 was fined $2.5 million, with the automatic deduction of dues from all members suspended. 
It also lost its right to represent transit
workers. In 2011, this union again started representing New York transit workers. Public transportation eventually was back up and running again. ]]> 2017-11-14 18:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/400015820/i5eg8ogivx0o/wish/206883226 400015820 https://padlet.com/400015820/i5eg8ogivx0o/wish/206884126 The strike, which took place during the busiest shopping week of the year, significantly affected the local economy since many people avoided shopping in New York.
Many citizens who rely on public transport for their day-to-day life were grounded. ]]> 2017-11-14 18:22:20 UTC https://padlet.com/400015820/i5eg8ogivx0o/wish/206884126 400015820 https://padlet.com/400015820/i5eg8ogivx0o/wish/206896217 The Pullman Strike was a nationwide railroad strike in the United States on May 11, 1894, and a turning point for US labor law]]> 2017-11-14 18:41:05 UTC https://padlet.com/400015820/i5eg8ogivx0o/wish/206896217 400015820 https://padlet.com/400015820/i5eg8ogivx0o/wish/206896948 This was during a Recession because it was a temporary economic decline. ]]> 2017-11-14 18:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/400015820/i5eg8ogivx0o/wish/206896948