Question

If an unskilled female worker wanted equal pay for her work in the textile industry, which group would be the most likely to help her cause?

A.
the federal government

B.
the American Federation of Labor

C.
the Knights of Labor

D.
the owner of the factory where she works

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The Federal Goverment

Explanation:

The purpose of minimum wage laws is to stop employers from exploiting desperate workers. The minimum wage should provide enough income to afford a living wage. That is the amount needed to provide enough food, clothing, and shelter.

Answer 2

Answer: It will be C. The Knights of Labor.

Explanation: "Knights of Labor. Knights of Labor (KOL), the first important national labour organization in the United States, founded in 1869. Named the Noble Order of the Knights of Labor by its first leader, Uriah Smith Stephens, it originated as a secret organization meant to protect its members from employer retaliations." -Wikipedia