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This is a 5 pages writing assignment. The Works Cited page is not included in the 5 pages.

Please use the standard format for papers: 1″ margins on all sides, 12 point font (preferably Times New Roman)

In our first class, I identified some important themes in U.S. labor history.
Using examples from the late 19th century to 1945, discuss:

Despite the challenges that U.S. unions faced from 1880 to 1945, labor unions have had a significant impact in improving wages, benefits, and working conditions for workers and have played a key role in advocating for progressive social legislation, such as Social Security and the National Labor Relations Act.

Talk about: despite union obstacles, they accomplished a lot. For example: reduced hours of labor, child labor laws, better wages, etc. (all in chronological order).

Your paper will include the following elements:

1)Your paper will start with an introductory paragraph, including a thesis statement at the end of the paragraph. The thesis statement for this paper will relate to the theme.

2) Each of the subsequent body paragraphs should follow a logical progression and be in direct support of your argument.

3) You will complete the essay with a concluding paragraph which restates/summarizes the thesis statement in the light of the evidence which you have provided in the body paragraphs. You may also want to draw some lessons from the argument you’ve made in terms of our current situation.