American Railway Union

The American Railway Union (ARU) was a significant labor union founded in 1893, primarily representing railroad workers in the United States. It aimed to unite all skilled and unskilled railway workers, advocating for better wages and working conditions. The ARU is best known for its role in the Pullman Strike of 1894, a major nationwide railroad strike. The strike highlighted the struggles of workers against corporate power and resulted in a violent conflict, leading to federal intervention. The union eventually declined, but it played a vital role in the labor movement and the push for workers' rights in America.