They will tell you that they are going to get you better pay and benefits and, in some cases they will...at first. Sooner or later though your company will not be able to keep up with union demands and your job will be sent outside the US where unions can't go and survive. That is the reason that General Motors who used to be the largest employer in the U.S. is now the largest employer in Mexico. So now the unions are trying to get a one world order so they can go anywhere there are jobs.
Workers used to need protection from bully employers. Now they also need protection from bully unions.
The collective bargaining power of unions puts workers on a more equal level with employers.
The AFL-CIO is a federation of different unions in the US. Member unions include factory worker unions and government employee unions.
By makeing it possible for workers to have a partner.
The government usually supported owners
The government usually supported owners
A manager refuses to hire a worker who is in favor of unions
Worker's (labor's) unions are to protect the employees from abuse by their employers. As an example, say you are a worker and your employer pays you very little and your working conditions are dirty, dusty, and mildewy. You are also part of a worker's union. The worker's union you participate in can help your wages rise and your working conditions to improve. Unions are like safety nets, they may help individuals and groups have better conditions.Plumbing and carpentry:improve wagesimprove working conditionsprotect workers with insurancepay for medicalinsure fair contracts
The original unions were formed because of the extremely harsh work conditions in America at the time. These Unions stood for more worker rights, child labor laws, and minimum wage.
Labor unions generally favor the worker. They are also in favor of raising the minimum wage and restricting imports that come into the country.
Public opinion and boycotts
The Australian Labor Party represents the everyday worker, and has strong ties to the Unions in Australia.
Today, since union membership is at an all time low, only government worker unions are growing, and government will be shrunk since its workers are too expensive and unproductive.
False - Many of the early unions were Marxist-socialist in their philosophy, and sought to help the common worker by improving working conditions. --------------------- hehe - Are you using OdysseyWare