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Labor unions were formed to protect the rights of the individual workers. Alone, one worker could not demand anything, because he coudl easily be fired and not hurt productivity too much to find a replacement. When they banded together they could affect change cause you can't fire them all and still produce a product (make money). So they had to make deals which included decent pay and working conditions. They are not as important anymore because of labor laws protecting the people (in Canada and the United States).
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoI do believe that unions are very important. I am a member of the Organization United for Respect at Walmart (OURWalmart for short). No we are not a union but we are fighting the same fight- for a better economy.
MY ANSWER IS: Unions are still important because we have employers that do not follow the laws that are in place now and unions are there to be your voice. Try to work a 40 hr week, take care of a family and talk to a corporate business about your demands in the work place. You would never see change. Thank goodness there are people that have stepped up to the plate to do this full time. In a perfect world when man could have morals and ethics and keep them/use them and not become so greedy. Then that will be the day unions are no longer important.
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∙ 14y agoBecause it represents the rights and interests of workers to their employers.
ex:in order to improve working conditions or wages.
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How important were labor unions in increasing the power of workers?
They were very important.Their purpose was to protect the rights of the workers in factories so they have the right to protest, get compensated if they get injured working, etc.Through unity the workers could apply pressure to the bosses (employers) to force them to increase pay rates to a proper and livable level (a fair days pay for a fair days work).Labor unions were an important factor in formulating and passing labor laws on working conditions, child labor, and so on.
Why are labor unions and technology important to coal miners?
Labor unions put pressure on employers and the government to improve working conditions for coal miners. Technology made it possible for machines to do some of the tasks that were dangerous for humans.
Politicians were eager to gain the support of labor unions because?
labor unions had the power to sway elections
Where do unions get their power?
where do labor unions get their power
Who opposed labor unions?
the opposed union was land someone gave us. one state was florida! What effect did labor unions have on labor
Why did workers believe that labor unions were important?
so the can work more
Why was the yellow-dog contract important?
said no labor unions
How werebcolonies important in the indurtrail revoulation?
what was the goal of labor unions
What event encourage garment workers to join unions?
Labor Unions
Why labors are important?
Labor unions were formed to protect the rights of the individual workers.
What effect did the prosperity of the 1920s have on labor unions?
Labor unions saw membership decline.
Who favored the clayton antitrust act?
The labor unions.
What was the goal of the labor unions?
The goal of labor unions is to make sure all unioned employees are treated fairly. There are not as many labor unions as in the past.
How does the growth of labor unions affect economies issues?
The labor unions give workers a stronger voice so that they can get a fair share of the economic growth they help create.
How did world war two affect labor unions?
The people of WW2 were Pro-labor Labor Unions thrived
What led to the formation of labor unions?
What is the three conditions that led to the formation of labor unions?
How important were labor unions in increasing the power of workers?
They were very important.Their purpose was to protect the rights of the workers in factories so they have the right to protest, get compensated if they get injured working, etc.Through unity the workers could apply pressure to the bosses (employers) to force them to increase pay rates to a proper and livable level (a fair days pay for a fair days work).Labor unions were an important factor in formulating and passing labor laws on working conditions, child labor, and so on.
