"And I long to see the day when Labor will have the destiny of the nation in her own hands and she will stand as a united force and show the world what the workers can do."
--- Mary Harris "Mother" Jones, a prominent labor organizer.
Due to unjust labor conditions, worker organizers took on the responsibility of fighting for equitable work terms and protesting injustices at Haymarket Square, a platform which anarchists used to push forth their more radical position. The antagonism and hysteria that ensued caused labor leaders to be stripped of their rights of freedom of speech, peaceable assembly, and a fair trial by an impartial jury. Public opinion was against radicalism, but labor agitation continued, and the labor movement eventually gained worldwide attention and protection for the rights of workers.
"Congress shall make no law... abridging the freedom of speech... or the right of the people peaceably to assemble..."
--- First Amendment to the United States Constitution.
"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury..."
--- Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution.