The Strikes and Unions of the Okies

In California, the labor market became very unfair toward the workers.  The land owners would cut wages that were already low and the crooked owners would cheat the workers out of fair pay.  They would create flat wages that all owners would pay their workers.  Also, they would rig scales and such to save every dollar possible.  Some wages would only be announced after the deed was done, so the Okies were forced to take whatever wage was given to them.

The Okies grew tired of their unfair treatment and low wages.  The only way they could combat their situation is by joining together in what is called an union.  These unions force land owners to raise the pay because the laborers will not work unless they being treated fairly.  When a union group does not work it is called a strike.  During a strike, the laborers would make a public display of their unfair treatment, and would only comply if an agreement of wage would be met. The lack of followers of a union and the discrimination by official figures led many strikes to be unsuccessful. ( Labor unions in...)