The Pullman strike in 1894 began when a workers' delegation met with and was fired by George Pullman. a recession prompted the Pullman Company to lay off workers. the Pullman workers' union voted for a wildcat strike. Pullman workers attempted to move out of the company town

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16 August, 21:22

The Pullman strike in 1894 began when a workers' delegation met with and was fired by George Pullman. a recession prompted the Pullman Company to lay off workers. the Pullman workers' union voted for a wildcat strike. Pullman workers attempted to move out of the company town

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Meredith Mcbride · Answer 1

The Pullman strike in 1894 began when the Pullman workers' union voted for a wildcat strike.

The administration in the company reduced the employees' paychecks, but didn't reduce their living bills. So now they were left with less money and more work (and many people were completely laid off). This is why they decided to form a union and fight for their rights, beginning with the strike of 1894.