The 1877 Railroad Strike That Reshaped American Labor

In 1877, a 10% pay cut on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad sparked the first nationwide labor uprising in American history. This episode examines how the Great Railroad Strike of 1877 unfolded, the economic backdrop of the Long Depression, and the lasting consequences for labor relations, federal intervention, and corporate power. Lucas and Luna walk through the specific triggers, the spread from Baltimore to Pittsburgh to Chicago, the use of federal troops, and the strike's legacy in shaping the modern labor movement. A focused look at a pivotal moment in economic history that still echoes in debates over workers' rights and government power. #GreatRailroadStrike1877 #LaborHistory #EconomicHistory #LongDepression #BaltimoreAndOhio #FederalTroops #HaymarketAffair #LaborDay #WorkersRights #Railroad #Strike #GildedAge #AmericanHistory #Economics #Podcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #HistoryLesson Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo