Initial Reaction: Labor

Labor has a necessary role in the growth of the United States. The country revolves around labor in order to have a growing economy. While beginning my research on Labor, I am taken back by the complexity behind it. Labor has been around since the 17th century but became identified later in the 18th century. In 1903 the Department of Labor was established and currently holds 108 unions. During the time of the Depression, there was a big impact on labor. Due to the downfall of the economy, the unemployment rate had increased. Labor had also struck controversy when the creation of child labor laws were enacted. Labor to this day still plays a role in our economy and plays an role in the strength of the United States. I am personally interested in researching more about how the economy was affected during the Depression Era. This connects to what we have been learning in class because we have recently learned about the struggles African-Americans faced and their move towards freedom. The labor workers also struggled with their freedom and struggled with having justice.