Andrew Carnegie decreased production costs, and induced steel production by eliminating the union. Frick demanded pay cuts for skilled workers without the intention to negotiate or recognize the union, provoking strikes among laborers. However, steelworkers rejected the terms of the new contract and Frick locked the workers out of mill and only authorized non-union personnel to work. They reduced jobs, blacklisted union leaders, reintroduced twelve hour workdays, and cut wages for unskilled workers in half, and by one fifth for skilled workers in order to teach them a lesson that they will never forget. Carnegie made a large profit, totaling in about $106 million by
Andrew Carnegie decreased production costs, and induced steel production by eliminating the union. Frick demanded pay cuts for skilled workers without the intention to negotiate or recognize the union, provoking strikes among laborers. However, steelworkers rejected the terms of the new contract and Frick locked the workers out of mill and only authorized non-union personnel to work. They reduced jobs, blacklisted union leaders, reintroduced twelve hour workdays, and cut wages for unskilled workers in half, and by one fifth for skilled workers in order to teach them a lesson that they will never forget. Carnegie made a large profit, totaling in about $106 million by