Asked by Nizam Qutubuddin on Jul 24, 2024

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The result of the strike leading up to the Ludlow Massacre was union recognition and better wages, hours, and working conditions for miners in the coal mines of Colorado.

Ludlow Massacre

An event in 1914 where a labor conflict between miners and the Colorado National Guard led to the death of numerous strikers and their families.

Union Recognition

The formal acknowledgment by an employer that a labor union represents the collective interests of its workers, often followed by collective bargaining.

Better Wages

An improvement in the compensation that workers receive for their labor, often a key objective of labor unions and worker advocacy groups.

  • Understand the critical labor movements and strikes that occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Alexis DesautelJul 30, 2024
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Explanation :
The Ludlow Massacre did not immediately result in union recognition or better working conditions for the miners. It highlighted the brutal conditions and led to increased public awareness and eventual reforms, but the immediate aftermath did not achieve the miners' goals.