The Pullman Strike In the late nineteenth century, it was no surprise that industrialists were abusing their power above workers. As a result, workers tried to seek change by creating unions demanding fair working conditions, including higher wages. George Pullman, a corporate owner of the Pullman company who “attempted” to fix this issue instead, created housing for his workers, but denied any requests regarding economic conditions. However, this did not go well for Pullman. After the worker’s tireless efforts to convince Pullman, workers took part in a strike, the Pullman strike. As we delve into the Pullman strike, there are many factors that we analyze throughout this essay to help us understand the grievances of the workers, the Pullmans …show more content…
Eugene V. Debs also described the aftermath of this intervention, which states, “The American Railway Union was defeated but not conquered—overwhelmed but not destroyed.” In other words, what this statement is trying to describe is the resilience of the workers and their enduring spirits. The presence of troops drew attention to the public, and many began to finally see the true reason behind it all: the rights of the people. Another important thing to note is Pullman's control over his workers. When creating the housing for his workers, it was not all about his workers benefits; instead, it was about his want to control them. He was not just overseeing his workers working conditions but also their daily lives. He prioritized his profit before the housing itself. Pullman cut his wages and raised his rent, making it impossible for his workers to pay for their basic needs. The commission's ruling Ultimately, it was no surprise the commission ruled in favor of the strikers after their countless efforts and devotion to the strike. Finally, Jennie Curtis' testimony before the commission sealed the