They were not FORCED to. A fraction of US workers did so voluntarily after it became legal. Most US workers have never been in unions.
The National Labor Relations Act or Wagner Act of 1935 increased membership in labor unions. The act guaranteed the right of workers to form unions.
people, including children, were forced to work in horrible and unsafe conditions for long hours. The National Labor Union started the labor movement with its work on child labor and number of hours to work per day
support to working conditions.... They wanted a decent living wage, fair treatment, job security, and reasonable working hours.
In England, worker's efforts to form unions was not well taken by the government. At first, English courts found unions to be illegal. The Combination laws decreed that workers who joined unions could be imprisoned. Because of mass disregard of these laws, Parliament in 1824 granted workers the right to form and join unions, however, they were not allowed to strike.
it was legal as a form of punishment
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(in the US) There ARE so-called "company unions." They are associations of workers loyal to their employer who refuse or resist the organization attempts of labor unions.
The National Labor Relations Act or Wagner Act of 1935 increased membership in labor unions. The act guaranteed the right of workers to form unions.
Form unions and form riots
The two labor unions that merged to form one large national organization were the CIO and the AFL.
The Wagner Act protects the workers' right to unionization. It allows the workers to organize labor unions and engage in collective bargaining, to ensure fair wages and fair treatment.
Form unions and form riots
it 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. To speak with one voice.
There were conflicts with other labor groups, particularly the American Federation ... The IWW was founded in Chicago in June 1905 at a convention of two hundred ... The trade unions foster a state of affairs which allows one set of workers to be ... branch in Philadelphia, one of the largest ports in the nation in the WWI era.
They were an organization which strived for better treatment of workers. In the late 1800's, they achieved higher wages and better working conditions.
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people, including children, were forced to work in horrible and unsafe conditions for long hours. The National Labor Union started the labor movement with its work on child labor and number of hours to work per day