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Outcome: SWBAT explain the history and goals of labor unions

KECSS Ms. Murren Economics 11/14/11. Outcome: SWBAT explain the history and goals of labor unions. Students will read about and verbally explain the advantages and disadvantages of labor unions. Initial Activity Group Work.

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Outcome: SWBAT explain the history and goals of labor unions

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  1. KECSS Ms. MurrenEconomics 11/14/11 Outcome: SWBAT explain the history and goals of labor unions

  2. Students will read about and verbally explain the advantages and disadvantages of labor unions Initial Activity Group Work

  3. Working conditions in the 1880’s were different from those of today. Buildings were very often poorly lighted and ventilated, and machinery was long and wages were low. Health-care benefits, unemployment insurance, sick leave and paid vacations and holidays did not exist. • In an attempt to gain some control over their wages and working conditions, many American workers organized to form labor unions. Mini Lesson

  4. What is a labor union? • An association of workers organized to improve wages and working conditions for its members • Unionism was met with strong resistance. In the 1880’s state legislature passed laws against unions and courts upheld them • Norris Act 1932– Contracts that require employees to not join unions • Taft-Hartley 1947- Outlaws certain strikes • The major weapon for workers to use against management was strike Mini Lesson

  5. What is a strike? • A deliberate work stoppage by workers to force an employer to give in to their demands • What types of unions exist? • Craft union- Unions made up workers in a specific trade or industry. Example UFT, CSA • Industrial Unions- Unions made up workers in a specific industry regardless of job or skill level Example OWTU Mini Lesson

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