Labor Unions and the Labor Movement

When did the labor union movement begin in the United States?

• 19th century

• 18th century

• 20th century

• 21st century

What were the main goals of early labor unions?

• To maintain the status quo of working conditions.

• To decrease wages and benefits for workers.

• To improve working conditions, increase wages, and secure better benefits for workers.

• To discourage workers from organizing and advocating for their rights.

Who is considered the father of the American labor movement?

• Samuel Gompers

• Henry Ford

• Andrew Carnegie

• John D. Rockefeller

What is the purpose of collective bargaining?

• To negotiate and establish terms and conditions of employment.

• To provide job training and development opportunities.

• To enforce labor laws.

• To promote competition among employees.

What were some of the major achievements of the labor movement in the early 20th century?

• Expansion of the gig economy, decrease in worker protections, and increase in income inequality.

• Establishment of labor unions, fight for better working conditions, fair wages, and right to collective bargaining.

• Implementation of child labor laws, introduction of minimum wage, and creation of workplace safety regulations.

• Promotion of automation in industries, decrease in worker rights, and elimination of labor unions.

What is the role of labor unions in protecting workers' rights?

• Labor unions only protect the rights of certain workers, not all.

• Labor unions have no role in protecting workers' rights.

• Labor unions negotiate with employers for better wages, benefits, and working conditions, and advocate for workers' rights.

• Labor unions often prioritize their own interests over the rights of workers.

What are some of the challenges faced by labor unions today?

• Declining membership, anti-union legislation, globalization, and automation.

• Lack of funding, lack of public support, and lack of bargaining power.

What is the difference between a craft union and an industrial union?

• Craft unions represent workers in a specific craft or trade, while industrial unions represent workers across multiple crafts or trades within an industry.

• Craft unions represent workers in a specific geographic region, while industrial unions represent workers across multiple geographic regions.

• Craft unions represent workers in multiple crafts or trades within an industry, while industrial unions represent workers in a specific craft or trade.

• Craft unions represent workers in a specific industry, while industrial unions represent workers across multiple industries.

How have labor unions influenced workplace safety regulations?

• Labor unions have had no influence on workplace safety regulations.

• Labor unions have only influenced workplace safety regulations in certain industries.

• Labor unions have influenced workplace safety regulations by advocating for longer working hours.

• Labor unions have influenced workplace safety regulations by advocating for better working conditions, pushing for the implementation of safety standards, and negotiating with employers to ensure the enforcement of safety measures.