The Industrial Revolution had a profound impact on labor movements, transforming the nature of work and workers’ rights. As factories sprang up in the late 18th and 19th centuries, labor conditions often became grim, characterized by long hours, low wages, and unsafe environments. This exploitation galvanized workers to organize into unions, advocating for better conditions, fair pay, and the right to collectively bargain. Strikes and protests became common as labor movements gained momentum, eventually leading to significant legal and social reforms, including regulations on working hours, child labor laws, and the establishment of the eight-hour workday, shaping modern labor rights.