Lastly, Labor Unions focus on the concept of striking and protesting to emphasize their need for change. The major strikes although end violently and to the point where reinforcements have to be involved receive negative feedback. But an article that was written after the Baltimore & Ohio Road strike states “…those who are engaged in it are not only bold and determined, but they have the sympathy of a large part of the community…” (Editorial New York Time, 1877). Although the Baltimore & Ohio Road strike did not successfully change conditions the benefit came out of the loss. The author of this editorial described the strikers as bold and determined and willing to change the conditions of the companies out of sympathy. Although the strike may