Pullman Strike of 1894

The Pullman Strike of 1894 was a nationwide railroad labor conflict in the United States. It began when workers at the Pullman Company in Chicago protested wage cuts and high rents in company-owned housing. The strike quickly spread, disrupting rail traffic and mail delivery. The federal government intervened by sending troops to break the strike, citing the disruption of mail service as justification. The violent clashes led to deaths and injuries, highlighting tensions between labor and management. The strike ultimately ended in failure for the workers, but it drew attention to workers' rights and labor conditions in the U.S.