Unions exist to represent the interests of workers, who form the membership. Under US labor law, the National Labor Relations Act 1935 is the primary statute which gives US unions rights. The rights of members are governed by the Labor Management …

Labor unions represent United States workers in many industries recognized under US labor law since the 1935 enactment of the National Labor Relations Act. Their activity centers on collective bargaining over wages, benefits, and working conditions for their membership, and on representing their members in disputes with management over ...

Mar 16, 2020 · Labor Unions are a huge force at work in the United States. They advocate for and negotiate on behalf of their members and have a long history here in the US. Some believe that they are a nuisance, however labor unions have done much to …

Aug 28, 2023 · Today, the Treasury Department released a first-of-its-kind report on labor unions, highlighting the evidence that unions serve to strengthen the middle class and grow the economy at large.

Apr 18, 2024 · Today, federal laws enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor, along with state laws, recognize the rights of many types of workers to form a union. Unions uphold labor standards. They also protect employee rights within the …

Oct 29, 2009 · For those in the industrial sector, organized labor unions fought for better wages, reasonable hours and safer working conditions. The labor movement led efforts to stop child labor, give...

Jan 3, 2025 · Labor unions have existed in the U.S. since the birth of the country, tracing their origins back to the 18th-century Industrial Revolution in Europe. The first recorded instance of a worker strike...

This article explores the nature and development of labor unions in the United States. It reviews the growth and recent decline of the American labor movement and makes comparisons with the experience of foreign labor unions to clarify particular aspects of the history of labor unions in the United States. Unions and the Free-Rider Problem

The Center for Union Facts (CUF) has compiled the single most comprehensive database of information about labor unions in the United States. The database contains more than 100 million facts, ranging from basic union finances and leader salaries, to political operations, to strikes and unfair labor practices, and much more.

Jun 14, 2024 · Organized labor saw a historic resurgence in activity in 2023. Shifting U.S. trade policy under both Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden could continue to prioritize workers regardless of who...