unions responded with large strikes that sometimes sparked violence.
The critics have blamed the labor unions because they have forced companies to raise the workers wages so much, that the companies can not afford to keep as many workers as they usually be able too. soon, the companies may be forced to move their companies out of the U.S.
That changes daily as employees vote unions in and out. But only about 9% of company workers are unionized, mostly in large companies. Government has a higher ratio, but you asked about companies.
Unions were formed to advance the interests of the common workers against those of the owners of the companies in which they worked. This was pure Marxian theory where the workers (proletariat) were in constant class struggle with the owners of the companies (bourgeoisie).
Because it caused conflicts between management and the workers.
Workers protested against harsh working conditions. This led to the formation of unions in order to protect the rights of the worker.
Yes, they represent workers and ensure workers rights are managed fairly. However the unions shouldn't have too much power as it can negatively effect the companies.
Unions do the collective bargaining on behalf of workers.
Craft unions and industrial unions were two types of unions formed by American workers.
They formed unions and other organizations like the knights of labor for instance to fight for better workplace and higher wages etc.
Unions do the collective bargaining on behalf of workers.
Confederation of Public Workers' Unions was created in 1995-12.
Labor Unions