The labor movement plays a big part in the early decades of the twentieth century.

The labor movement plays a big part in the early decades of the twentieth century.  From the beginning, labor organizers faced resistance and criticism from the general public, from business owners, and from most elected officials.  What is your opinion of the role of labor unions in early industrial America?  Do you agree with their tactics?  Were they necessary and proper in a capitalist society?  Why was there such resistance from business owners to accept workers' rights?   Lastly, have labor unions outlived their usefulness in contemporary society?