What was a primary cause of the homestead strike?

A primary cause of the Homestead Strike of 1892 was the conflict between the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers and the Carnegie Steel Company over wage cuts and labor conditions. The company, led by Henry Clay Frick, aimed to reduce costs by lowering wages and breaking the union's power, which provoked a violent response from the workers. The strike escalated into a significant confrontation between labor and management, highlighting the broader struggles of workers during the industrial era.