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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
2,221 Questions
In 1866, a union was organized that was composed of several associations of skilled workers. This union came to be called the American Federation of Labor and grew and held many successful strikes under the leadership of Samuel Gompers.
Does Philadelphia union carpenters pay more for night work?
sure working at night ll pay more in the international they pay double so if you get 50$
a day you get100$ per night as philadelphia work at night
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What is the wage scale for a union carpenter in Illinois?
Currently $35.27 an hour on your check for residential, and $40.77 for commercial.
Not sure where the wage amounts above come from. Depends where in Illinois, this side of St. Louis commercial is $34.63 & residential $27.86, $31 something east of St. Louis, not sure on residential
What is the average bicycle assembly labor rate for companies like Trek or Specialized?
I dont know about bike assembly labor rates, but I just got my Gary Fisher Marlin MTB from the Trek store in Ventura, CA for a front wheel replacement. The hourly labor rate was only $5. The rate for assembly is probably a bit more I would guess.
A reason that labor unions were organized?
The industrial revolution brought about factories , textile mills and other types of manufacturing. Working conditions in the early days of the industrial revolution were unhealthy, dangerous and workers were paid low wages. Labor unions were formed to create a safe and better paid situation for the workers.
How did the federal government side with industry in the Pullman Strike?
attached mail cars to Pullman cars as a reason to send in federal troops to break the strike.
What demands led to the rise of early labor unions?
higher wages, a ten-hour workday, and equal educational opportunities
[In other words, Confederate advantages]
Some of the best officers of the US Army had resigned to join the Confederates.
Traditional advantage in cavalry - most young Southerners could ride and shoot
Officer class - the army was a more natural choice of career for sons of rural landowners than in the industrial North.
Rank-&-file - a more soldierlike breed, a generally aggressive kind of people
Home-ground advantage - most battles were on terrain unfamiliar to the enemy
Stronger war-mission - to defend the homeland against the invader.
Their President did not have to face an election in mid-war, as Lincoln did.
(At the beginning) Prospect of recognition and military aid from Britain and France.
It is a situation where the employees and management co-operate willingly for the company's commercial objectives. This creates a high level of employee satisfaction.
What was the Writers Guild of America - WGA - strike?
the members of the WGA went on strike in order to receive more royalties, mainly from DVD sales and electronic sales (i.e. iTunes, websites, etc.)
What union represents iron ore workers?
In 1996 most iron ore mine workers were union members of the United Steelworkers of America.
What are Six ways to resolve union and management differences when collective bargaining fails?
tell them to suck this dick and we have an agreement.
Why did workers try to organize labor unions in the US in 1800?
which group organized labor unions in the U.s, in 1800
How do you become a union locksmith?
Qualify to be a locksmith, then seek a job at an employer whose smiths are unionized.
What issue crystallized the dispute between the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of War?
The eigth-hour workday
Did Roosevelt the Clayton Antitrust Act and the Federal Trade Commission keep unions under control?
The Clayton Act exempted labor unions from mergers and monopolies so boycotts, strikes and picketing can be used for labor disputes.
What was the American Federation of Labor?
They were an organization which strived for better treatment of workers.
In the late 1800's, they achieved higher wages and better working conditions.
