During the Industrial Revolution, textile workers made a notable unionization effort by forming organizations like the National Union of Textile Workers in the United Kingdom. These unions sought to improve working conditions, secure fair wages, and advocate for shorter working hours. Workers, particularly women and children, often endured long hours in dangerous environments for meager pay. The unionization efforts were crucial in raising awareness of labor rights and pushing for reforms, such as the Factory Acts, which aimed to regulate working conditions and protect vulnerable workers in the textile industry and beyond.