Workers rights are what legislatures say they are. Unions often attempt to influence legislatures. So do employers and other interest groups.
Employees under a labor contract have contractual rights which the union may enforce.
workers were helped by public opinion and consumer boycotts
In disputes between workers and business owners, government often supported owners
Workers were helped by public opinion and consumer boycotts. Unions found it hard to fight against rich owners who had government support.
Labor Unions
workers
obtain higher wages and better work conditions.
Unions do the collective bargaining on behalf of workers.
Labor unions are able to negotiate effectively with companies because they represent a collective group of workers, giving them more bargaining power and leverage. On the other hand, individual workers may struggle to negotiate on their own due to lack of resources, support, and bargaining power compared to a unified group.
African American workers joined Labor Unions.
labor unions
Generally no.
To conduct strikes