Generally what happens is an increase in wages and benefits. There are other possible consequences as well.
The workers getting greater bargaining power happens when workers join labor unions.
To gain respect and job security in the workplace
The US Congress in 1935 with the National Labor Relations Act.
labor unions
In the United States, and many other nations, workers are allowed to freely choose whether to join a labor union or not. In some states in the US workers cannot be forced to join labor unions. These so called "right to work laws" prohibit unions from requiring that workers become union members as a condition of employment. In some states, workers must become a member of that union, that has negotiated a collective bargaining agreement, or lose their job. Today, even non union workers, have received the benefits that labor unions have gained for their members, like safe working conditions, better pay, pension plans, and health insurance. In some dictatorial nations, like China and North Korea, labor unions are either banned or controlled by the government.
The workers getting greater bargaining power happens when workers join labor unions.
Labor Unions
To gain respect and job security in the workplace
Because it caused conflicts between management and the workers.
Because it caused conflicts between management and the workers.
The US Congress in 1935 with the National Labor Relations Act.
Trade unions or labor unions were formed to bargain for better pay, hours, benefits, and working conditions. Most major industries today have labor unions to protect their workers.
labor unions
In the United States, and many other nations, workers are allowed to freely choose whether to join a labor union or not. In some states in the US workers cannot be forced to join labor unions. These so called "right to work laws" prohibit unions from requiring that workers become union members as a condition of employment. In some states, workers must become a member of that union, that has negotiated a collective bargaining agreement, or lose their job. Today, even non union workers, have received the benefits that labor unions have gained for their members, like safe working conditions, better pay, pension plans, and health insurance. In some dictatorial nations, like China and North Korea, labor unions are either banned or controlled by the government.
National Labor Relations (Wagner) Act increased the rights of unions and created the National Labor Relations Board. Employers had to recognize and work with Unions that claimed the support of a majority of workers in that company. The National Labor Relations Board was set up to investigate unfair practices against labor and protected the right of workers to organize and join unions. The Taft-Hartley Labor Act was amended to enlarge the powers of the NLRB and allowed the government to intervene in strikes affecting the nation's safety or health.
because they are already successful the don't need to work again
Workers join unions because they were formed to bargain for better working conditions and higher wages.