Labor Unions

Labor unions

• Were not necessary in the 1800's

• Formed to protect workers' rights

• are no longer used by American workers

• Had most of the power in the struggle against factory owners

Labor unions were needed during the 1800's because

• industrial jobs paid low wages and many were dangerous

• factory owners held nearly all the power in negotiations with workers

• no laws existed yet to protect workers

• all of these

What did workers want when they went on strike?

• Higher wages
• Better working conditions
• Fewer hours 
• All of the above

What is it called when a group of workers decide to not go to work?

• Day off
• Strike
• Swing
• National Holiday

A pressure action by union members and sympathizers who refuse to buy or handle the product of a target company

• Boycott

• Strike

• Injunction

• Strikebreaker

A temporary work stoppage aimed at forcing management to accept union demands

• Boycott

• Injunction

• Strike

The negotiation of wages and other conditions of employment by an organized body of employees

• Labor Unions

• Workers Rights

• Worker Strikes

• Collective Bargaining

An organization of workers dedicated to protecting members' interests and improving wages, hours and working conditions for all.

• Labor Union

• Workers Rights

• Worker Strikes

• Collective Bargaining

Many textile mills and cold mines made use of _______________________to offer lower wages and could fit in smaller spaces.

• Child Labor

• Male Labor

• Female Labor

• Immigrant Labor

Which of the following occurred between 1865 and 1900 as a result of the rapid industrialization of the United States?

• Social and economic class divisions began to disappear

• Concerns about air pollution led to stricter environmental regulations.

• Union membership increased as workers sought better pay and conditions.

• Factory owners introduced wage-equity policies for women in the workplace.