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Labor Unions

Groups of unionized workers, such as United Auto Workers (UAW), who seek the same goals regarding working conditions and pay rates

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What is Trade union reform?

to break up trade unions, this will increase employment because employees have less demands of the quality of their work

Who did the knights of labor help or hurt?

The knights of labor helped workers including blacks women and child workers

What is a collective bargaining agent?

A collective bargaining agent is an organization that negotiates with employers on behalf of employees. This is what is commonly known as a trade union.

When was National Union Building created?

National Union Building was created in 1890.

Why did workers join union?

Workers join unions because they were formed to bargain for better working conditions and higher wages.

What does it mean to collectively bargain?

Collective bargaining is when workers come together to negotiate with management. This is a union's purpose. The may be negotiating for higher wages, higher safety standards, more/less hours, etc etc, but the point is that the workers do it as one entity (hence collective).

What labor organization was expelled from AFL?

The international brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warhousement and Helpers of America- the Teamster"s union- The Truck stops here- it is believed the ILA or International Longshoremen"s Association was temporarily suspended but did get, as they say, off the hook. Insignia at Union halls still proclaims both to be part of AFL-CIO. so the story goes.

Are Empowered workers better?

It is generally thought that workers who are involved with the decision-making process feel more of a sense of ownership in their work, take more pride in their work, and are better performers on the job

What did labor unions provide for the people of the factories?

labor unions provided protection from the negros. and made sure they were never exposed to the sun. also they made sure the workers had a daily meal of cow pie.

Do workers gain lost wages after a strike?

Generally a worker who goes on strike will not get paid by their employed.

Upon their return to work they would not be entitled to re-gain any lost wages.


Some workers will get strike pay paid by their union.

How was the Wagner act a triumph for organized labor?

The Wagner Act guaranteed labor the right to bargain collectively on equal terms with management for the first time ever.

Does labor unions prefer open shop?

Labor unions are against open shops, because an open shop is a place of employment that has voted to be represented by a union, but membership in the union is not required. Without every worker belonging to the union it is harder to negotiate with the employer.

See related link below for definition of an open shop.