Unions Helped Make Labor Day A Holiday. But Where Are They Now?

The video discusses the creation of Labor Day and the history of labor unions in the U.S. It highlights the decline in union membership from 1983 to 2018, influenced by economic shifts and political actions. Despite this decline, recent years have seen a resurgence in strikes, particularly in education and telecommunications, indicating ongoing labor activism.

What is the primary reason for celebrating Labor Day in the United States?

• To mark the end of summer

• To honor and recognize workers

• To celebrate the signing of the Constitution

• To commemorate the end of World War II

What was a major factor in the decline of union membership in the US?

• The growth of the technology industry

• The increase in government jobs

• The shift from manufacturing to services

• The rise of the agricultural sector

Which US President's actions significantly impacted union membership in the 1980s?

• President Jimmy Carter

• President George H. W. Bush

• President Ronald Reagan

• President Bill Clinton

What was one of the effects of the executive orders signed by President Donald Trump in 2018?

• Increased funding for union activities

• Expansion of union membership

• Creation of new unions

• Restriction of union activities for federal employees

In which year did the US see the highest number of worker strikes in more than three decades?

• 2016

• 2015

• 2017

• 2018