As of 2021, there are an estimated 340 million workers represented by trade unions globally, with more than 300 international trade union organizations. The number of unions varies by country and industry, with some countries having many small unions while others may have large, centralized organizations. Overall, the total number of unions worldwide is difficult to quantify precisely due to the diverse nature of labor movements across different regions.
World Federation of Trade Unions was created on 1945-10-03.
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Many working people belong to unions. This is true on a world wide basis. The laws concerning labor unions provide a basis for people to obtain a say with regards to pay and working conditions. Some unions, however, are prevented from total freedoms. As an example, teachers in the United States, are represented by "professional " unions. Nevertheless, there are areas where these unions can bargain with State departments of education,however, in many US States, there are statutes against teacher strikes.
There are over 500 credit unions in Ireland, that are members of the Irish League of Credit Unions.
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Labor unions realized how good they really had it after World War 1. When the recession hit, they recruited more members. There were new laws put into play that benefited unions and that made for better working conditions for unions.
There were 7,094 credit unions in the US as of 12/31/11.
Perhaps the most socialist of the labor unions is the Industrial Workers of the World, the IWW.
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There were 7,094 credit unions in the US as of 12/31/11.
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.