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The legal rights and better wages won by unions for the working class in the 19th and 20th centuries raised the standard of living and quality of life of the average person. Instead of living short brutal lives in dangerous factories for little pay and little to no time off, millions of people were able to enjoy things like weekends and vacations, purchase homes, and enjoy something known as retirement. It was the labor unions that WON these things, they were not GIVEN by government or business. As a side note, the mostly moderate and non violent approach of the labor movement became an alternative that thwarted the spread of Communism in the Western world. Desperate and oppressed people turn to radical ideologies like communism and fascism. Labor unions allowed a different way.
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How does industrialization affect The Emergence of a Middle Class?
Urbanization and middle class relate to industrialization in the sense that the middle class form the larger part of the industry's labor force and urbanization provides this pool of laborers.
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 try to organize labor unions in the US in 1800?
which group organized labor unions in the U.s, in 1800
What is the general attitude in your class toward labor unions?
The general attitude toward labor unions will vary from class to class. Some will be very supportive of labor unions, some won't, and some will be split. Attitudes will probably largely be based on whether or not labor unions have a positive effect on the person and/or members of their families, or whether or not a person believes the unions have a positive effect on society as a whole.
What has the author A A Purcell written?
A. A. Purcell has written: 'Report on labour conditions in India' -- subject(s): Working class, Labor unions, Labor 'The trades councils and local working-class movement' -- subject(s): Labor unions, Political activity
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 early British labor unions succeed in their efforts to create labor reform?
By striking and protesting even when such actions violated the law
What event encourage garment workers to join unions?
Labor Unions
What has the author Rekson Silaban written?
Rekson Silaban has written: 'Repositioning of the labor movement' -- subject(s): Working class, Labor unions, Labor movement
What has the author Vincent J Falzone written?
Vincent J. Falzone has written: 'Terence V. Powderly, middle class reformer' -- subject(s): Biography, Labor unions, Officials and employees
What is the reason for shrinking Labor Unions in the US?
I thing the reason that U.S. Labor Unions are shrinking is two fold. First, people don't recognize the importance of Labor Unions and secondly, Big Business does not want to negotiate with Labor Unions regarding contracts and working conditions and other issues important to workers. I am a Union member and have taken classes in Labor Studies and understand the struggles that Unions (and members) went thru to achieve the 40 hours work week, job security, job safety (worker safety), equality on the job etc. The American public has heard the horror stories of Wal-Mart and still continues to shop there. Look around American jobs are being sent overseas. There are very few things that America manufactures here in America that people in the states and other countries are buying. Our money is leaving the United States and is going to so many other countries and staying there. With Labor Unions you have better paying jobs which in turn meant the American consumer could spend more here in the states. The rise of Labor Unions also saw the growth of the American middle class. As Union density shrinks so does the American middle class. We will soon be a country of the rich and the poor and no middle class.
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.
What has the author Steven K Ashby written?
Steven K. Ashby has written: 'Staley' -- subject(s): Working class, Labor unions, Labor movement
