Railroad strike of 1877

The Railroad Strike of 1877 was a nationwide protests in the United States triggered by wage cuts and poor working conditions amid an economic depression. When workers on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad refused to accept salary reductions, it escalated into a large-scale strike involving tens of thousands. The strike spread across multiple states, disrupting transportation and commerce. Authorities and railroad companies responded with force, leading to violence and several deaths. The event highlighted tensions between workers and industrial corporations, and it marked one of the first major strikes in U.S. history, emphasizing the need for labor rights and reform.