What was The First Major American Strike started by?

Answer 1

That would be the Great Railway Strike of 1877 it was started by the railway workers getting angry over the wage cut in their pay. It began July 14 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, of the United States and ended some 45 days later after it was put down by local and state militia's, and federal troops.

Answer 2

The first significant labor strike in the United States was started by railway workers who were upset by wage cuts. This is known as the Railroad Strike of 1877.

Answer 3

the Knights of Labor

Answer 4

Railway workers angered by wage cuts

Answer 5

Rural women workers.