Why were early trade unions so ineffective

Their problems were low wages and unsafe working conditions. First, workers formed local unions in single factories. ... Unions were not successful because they did not have enough members, legislators would not pass effective laws, and the courts supported the business owners.

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interest groups send representatives to state capitals and to washington, d.c. to put pressure on members of congress and other policymakers. they engage in lobbying, or the organized process of influencing legislation or policy. lobbying can take many forms. interest groups can testify in congressional hearings.