Newsboys' Strike of 1899

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:labor_union
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:New_York_Press_Association
gptkbp:caused_by price increase of newspapers
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
depicted in films
inspired plays
influenced public discourse on labor rights
influenced songs
gptkbp:demands reduction of newspaper prices
gptkbp:duration two weeks
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Gilded_Age_America
gptkbp:historical_significance pivotal moment in labor history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Newsboys' Strike of 1899
gptkbp:impact increased awareness of child labor issues
gptkbp:influenced_by previous labor strikes
gptkbp:inspired future labor movements
gptkbp:led_to improved working conditions
gptkbp:legacy remains a symbol of economic justice
remains a symbol of labor rights advocacy
remains a symbol of social justice movements
remains a symbol of youth activism
gptkbp:legislation child labor laws
labor rights legislation
gptkbp:location gptkb:Borough
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:motto “ We want a fair deal!”
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Joseph_Pulitzer
gptkb:William_Randolph_Hearst
gptkbp:notable_winners formation of labor unions
changes in newspaper distribution practices
increased public sympathy for workers
greater organization among workers
gptkbp:outcome reduction in newspaper prices
gptkbp:participants newsboys
gptkbp:related_event Newsboys' Association formation
gptkbp:resulted_in public support for newsboys
establishment of minimum prices
gptkbp:significance early labor movement
gptkbp:tactics public demonstrations
media campaigns
leafleting
street protests
boycotting newspapers
gptkbp:year 1899
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kid_Blink
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6