Since the inception of industrialization, labour unions and organizations have been fighting nobly for their respected members. A labour union is a group of workers that collaborate together to gain control of the workplace and improve working conditions (“labour union”). The Knights of Labor was a worker organization that was unique from any other of its time. Although, the greater part of the Knights’ labour movement lasted only two decades, they were able to accomplish a great deal throughout that time. The Knights’ accomplishments revolved around the process in which they successfully attracted a large number of people, as well as their two most notable victories regarding the 8 Hour Movement and the Jay Gould Strike. To begin, it is crucial to have a basic understanding of the Knights of Labor and their origins. The Noble and Holy Order of the Knights of labor formed in 1869 as a small and secret society (Palmer, 1992, p. 121). They began as a simple group of Philadelphian garment workers lead by Uriah Stephens. Stretching beyond boundaries of a common labour union, Stephens incorporated “a religious brotherhood, a political reform society, a fraternal order, and a pure and simple unionism” into his organization (Palmer, p. 121). Under the leadership of Stephens, the Knights remained a relatively secretive organization. This completely changed when Terence V. Powderly took over the union and exposed the Knights to the public in the 1880s. This marked the beginning of the Knights rapid growth and success (Palmer, p. 121). The rapid growth of the Knights stemmed from their inclusivity and willingness to welcome virtually anyone into their organization. The Knights succeed in the organization of workers from small towns and villages (Grob, 1958, p. 176). This was done through the incorporation of mixed assemblies. Unlike their fellow craft unions, the Knights