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The History of Pinkerton Detective Agency
1:13:03 - 1:19:17 (06:14)
The Pinkerton Detective Agency was initially created to help settle disputes between workers and management, but it quickly evolved into a notorious strike-breaking force that protected scabs at the expense of workers.
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The Pinkerton detective agency, known for their sleuthing and daring, primarily made their money by protecting capital and fighting labor through the use of armed force.
1:13:03 - 1:15:09 (02:06)
Summary
The Pinkerton detective agency, known for their sleuthing and daring, primarily made their money by protecting capital and fighting labor through the use of armed force. This led to violent clashes with striking workers and devastating consequences for their families.
ChapterThe History of Pinkerton Detective Agency
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Carnegie instructed Frick to push company workers to make as much steel as possible before the union contract expired.
1:15:09 - 1:17:45 (02:35)
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Carnegie instructed Frick to push company workers to make as much steel as possible before the union contract expired. They decided the best way to do that was to destroy the amalgamated association of iron and steel workers.
ChapterThe History of Pinkerton Detective Agency
EpisodeHow The First Police Went From Gangsters, To An Army For The Rich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This episode continues the story of the Homestead Strike in Pittsburgh in 1892.
1:17:45 - 1:19:17 (01:32)
Summary
This episode continues the story of the Homestead Strike in Pittsburgh in 1892. The workers are locked out and tensions are high as they try to negotiate with Henry Frick for fair working conditions and ownership in the means of production.