Labor Unions and Strikes Flashcard

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Labor unions have fought for various benefits and working conditions, including:

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Higher wages and better benefits

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How have workers gone on strike in the past?

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By organizing peaceful protests

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What is one thing that labor unions often work for to help workers?

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Higher wages

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What caused the Flint Sit-down Strike?

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Labor disputes and poor working conditions

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What was one result of the Flint Sit-Down Strike?

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The strike led to the recognition of the United Auto Workers union by General Motors.

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As you think about labor unions and strikes, which of the democratic values is most relevant?

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Equality

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A labor union is __________.

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an organization of workers

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_______ is when workers refuse to work in order to force an employer to meet their demands.

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strike

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A strike is when a group of employees say they will not ___ until management meets their demands.

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work

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What is the purpose of unions?

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To protect workers rights