TCI 17.2 Review

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One of the most effective ways for unions to make changes is by threat of:

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strikes

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This early labor union in the US accepted skilled and unskilled laborers, as well as women and African Americans.

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Knights of Labor

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This labor union concentrated mainly on organizing skilled workers and focused on achieving higher wages and shorter workdays for its members.

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American Federation of Labor (AFL)

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This labor union introduced radical ideas into the union movement, adopting the socialist theories of the German political philosopher Karl Marx.

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Industrial Workers of the World

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This is a political theory that advocates ownership of the means of production, such as factories and farms, by the people rather than by capitalists and landowners.

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socialism

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This term refers to negotiations between employers and employees concerning wages, working conditions, and other terms of employment

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collective bargaining

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By 1900, unions had achieved the following standard: 10 hour days, 6 days a week

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10 hour days, 6 days a week

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This economist argued that producers create food and other goods because they seek profit, and government shouldn't interfere in the economy.

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Adam Smith

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This doctrine, promoted by Smith, promotes the idea that the free market will regulate itself, and that the government should not interfere in this process

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laissez-faire