Labor Unions
Definition
Labor unions are organized associations of workers formed to protect their rights and interests. They negotiate with employers over wages and working conditions.
Analogy
Consider labor unions as lawyers representing clients (workers) in court (workplace). They negotiate, advocate, and ensure fair treatment for their clients.
Related terms
Collective Bargaining: This is the process of negotiation between employers and a group of employees aimed at agreements to regulate working conditions.
Strike: A work stoppage caused by the mass refusal of employees in an industry to work until certain demands or conditions are met.
Trade Unions: These are organizations whose membership consists of workers and union leaders, united to protect and promote their common interests. The types of trade unions include industrial unions, craft unions, general unions, and white-collar unions.
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Which of the following groups had a strong influence on labor movements through their activism for labor unions?
Which of the following did labor unions fight for following industrialization?
What was one of the major achievements of labor unions?
What were some of the achievements of labor unions during the Industrial Revolution?
How might history be different if labor unions never formed during the period of industrialization?
Which negative outcome of industrialization led to the formation of labor unions in the late 19th century?
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