PPT-The History of Unions in the US

The History of Unions in the US Class 1 Origins Jim Dunphy dunphyjjaolcom 1 Overture Solidarity Forever httpswwwyoutubecomwatchvLy5ZKjjxMNM 2 What is a union A n organization of workers who have come together to achieve common goals such as. 23 – . 25 July 2014. General information on trade unions. Women and trade unions. Women’s involvement in union activities. Increasing women’s participation in trade union’s activity. A presentation by Mr. Y. . AND THE CONSTITUTION . South Carolina . Standard . USHC-4.4. Mr. . Hoover, Abbeville High School. Big Business. As the influence of Big Business grew in the late nineteenth century, farmers and workers formed political organizations in an effort to influence the government and claim greater political leverage and economic well-being for themselves.. Class 19 – Chapter 13. WORKING WITH ORGANIZED LABOR. History of Labor Unions. Most instances of labor unrest in the Colonial era were temporary and isolated. 1636 – Fisherman’s strike in Maine. This portion of the unit focuses on how fear manifested in the U.S. after WWI in ways other than the “Red Scare”.. Instructions. Use the slides to complete your guided notes up to, but not including, “Objective 2. We will: . Look at the causes of increased . worker demand . in industry and why . labor unions. were needed.. I . will: . Understand why workers were needed in industry and why they formed labor unions.. The Failure to Gain Public Acceptance. Factory System. Factory workers cut corners to maximize profits. The employee is no longer a primary concern. Long hours. Low pay. Rigid timetables. Strict discipline. Objective: Explain the causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution with emphasis on-. the changing role of labor and the rise of the union movement.. As you have read, working conditions in factories were often . The first large- scale national organization of laborers, The National Labor Union (NLU), was formed in 1866 by iron worker William H . Sylvis. Some National Labor Unions refused to let in African Americans, so it led to the creation of the Color National Labor Union (CNLU). Benefits vs. Cost of Unions and Collective Bargaining. Michelle Cotter and . Katya. . Zablotney. The Benefits of Public Teacher Unions . Michelle Cotter. First unions were established to ensure decent wages, hours, and working conditions for teachers.. Answer the following in 3-5 complete sentences:. Write what you know about labor unions. . Quiz Review. Quiz!. Get out a pen (blue or black) or pencil. Clear everything else off your desk!. Labor Unions. Across Europe – . The Second Industrial Revolution. Transition was a challenge for the workers of the Industrial Revolution in countries across Europe. . While England is the “birthplace” of the revolutions both Belgium and France experienced these changes as well.. ’. s?. The Anti-Trust Movement. Many critics of big businesses say that business leaders earned their money through . unfair business practices. !. Large corporations were using their size and strength to . The History of Unions in the US Class 1: Origins Jim Dunphy dunphyjj@aol.com 1 Overture Solidarity Forever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly5ZKjjxMNM 2 What is a union? A n organization of workers who have come together to achieve common goals such as: Dr.. REGINA G MWATHA (. Ph.D. ) MBS. TRADE . UNION FEDERATION OF EASTERN AFRICA (TUFEA) . CONFERENCE. 13. th. -15. th. August 2018 the Stanley Hotel, Nairobi, . K. enya. Outline of the Presentation.