The Homestead Strike of 1892 was a significant labor dispute between the Carnegie Steel Company and its workers in Homestead, Pennsylvania. The strike began when the company announced wage cuts, leading the workers, represented by the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers, to protest. The situation escalated when the company hired private security, resulting in violent clashes. The conflict culminated in a battle on July 6, 1892, where several people were killed or injured. The strike ultimately failed, leading to the defeat of the union and a setback for labor movements in the United States, highlighting the tensions between labor and management during the industrial era.