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Labor Unions, 2008.
This paper explores the influence of public labor unions today.
2,226 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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The paper discusses the history of labor unions and disagrees with the belief that labor unions are archaic and provide few benefits to workers in the 21st century. The paper explores the political power and influence that labor unions have in shaping Senate and House legislation in the US, in addition to monitoring the policies that may impact domestic labor. The paper shows how labor union influence in contemporary United States politics and public policy has gained momentum in shaping the outcome of domestic and foreign policy.
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The Contemporary Role of Labor Unions
The Labor Union Power Game
Changes that Impacted the Labor Union Political Strategy
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"The original form and function of the labor union was to provide protection, benefits and a political voice for workers in manufacturing and skilled trades. In the early 20th century, the AFL-CIO was formed, and influential movers such as Samuel Gompers aided in the facilitation of increased wages and benefits for textile and manufacturing workers. The power of labor unions progressed so quickly and drastically, that President Franklin Delano Roosevelt included a labor regulation policy in the New Deal in the early 1930's. As a result, the Department of Labor was established to monitor the authenticity of labor unions in addition to regulating the practices and extent of power of these advocacy groups."
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Labor Unions.
This paper defines and then compares the labor union system in the United States and Europe.
1,580 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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This paper defines labor unions as associations composed of workers, which work within the same trade to advance the interest of members such as collective bargaining to improve wages, benefits and working conditions. The author points out that both European and American labor unions were created during the process of industrialization and came to prominence after World War II. The paper relates that that, in both regions, labor unions resulted in increases in economic stability and improvements in workers' rights.
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Introduction
Labor Union
Europe
American Labor Unions
How Unions Affect Society and the Working Environment in Each Region
Conclusion
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"Like labor unions in Europe, American labor unions were also formed during industrialization. American labor unions have had an impact upon the economy and politics since their inception and they continue to play a large role in the American labor force. These unions encompass a large range of laborers, from restaurant workers to steel workers. American labor unions are extremely organized and are overseen by the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)."
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Labor Unions, 2005.
A look at the history of labor unions and the advantages of hiring unionized workers today.
2,231 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper examines how during the nineteenth century, labor organizations focused on ways to strengthen and secure themselves. In contrast, it looks at how today, labor unions are faced with a much different world and how due to the changing environment, companies are realizing a larger economy of scale by becoming part of the global economy. It discusses the role of the labor union as well as the advantages and disadvantages of hiring unionized workers.
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Introduction
Labor Unions of the Past
Labor Unions of Today
What Does a Union Do?
Reasons for Joining a Union
Conclusion
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"The first concern of a labor union is getting members, organizing the unorganized. Every national union carries on organizing activities through a staff of professional organizers. These days the organizers are likely to be well-educated, sophisticated individuals, with a college degree. Although their carefully planned organizing efforts will be aided by rank and file members, union organizers must have the same knowledge of human motivation and skill in communications techniques as any vice-president of marketing. Organizers in a sense are marketing people, marketing the concept of union membership. Companies vulnerable to unionization often have consultants on retainer or experts on staff to forestall or defeat attempts to organize them."
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Labor Unions: Employment Law, 2003.
A discussion on employment law and the use of labor unions in a global economy
1,089 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the union environment on both a national and global scale. It examines how labor unions were established to support workers and protect them from unfair labor practices such as discrimination and poor working conditions. It also looks at how labor unions also supported workers by negotiating better pay, savings and pension plans and creating safe work environments. It evaluates how the lack of unions on a global scale is the main reason why American companies are moving their businesses out of the United States and how this not only hurts the foreign worker, but also creates layoffs and lower wages for Americans.
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"Global and national labor unions are also similar because they both strive to provide quality health benefits, wages, and good working conditions. The labor unions can use their strength in numbers to leverage support against non-union companies and aid workers in these companies to organize. For example, Cintas, one of the world's largest uniform suppliers was accused of retaliating against employees who were trying to organize a labor union. Some of these employees were constantly harassed and even fired. Victor Hildago, one of the employees who were fired, contacted the AFL-CIO. The AFL-CIO Executive Council said it would encourage all unions representing workers at unionized companies that were doing business with Cintas, to refuse to renew current contracts with Cintas."
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Labor Unions, 2002.
An overview of the history and role of the American labor unions.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 53.95
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This examines the history, function, and relationships of labor unions in the United States. It closely examines the nature of strikes, the legal aspects of labor organization, and the relationship that the union has with management. It concludes that the necessity of labor unions continue.
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Labor Unions, 2005.
An overview of labor unions and their decline.
1,872 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper provides an overview of labor unions, a number of reasons for a decline in their membership, and a discussion of right-to-work laws and their effect on the unionization process. An analysis of the similarities between conflict theorists and functional theorists in the discussion of labor unions is followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
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"A labor union, according to Black's Law Dictionary (1990), is "a combination or association of workers organized for purposes of securing favorable wages, improved labor conditions, better hours of labor, etc., and righting grievances against employers (875). Labor unions generally represent trades, crafts, and other skilled workers such as plumbers and truck drivers (Black's 1990). Unions were originally formed in response to the increasingly severe hardships that were imposed on working people through the process of industrialization (Galenson 1994). The shifts from an agrarian to industrial society resulted in many people being uprooted from their traditional homes and work."
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Films about Labor Unions, 2003.
Discusses two sets of Hollywood films on labor unions, corruption and labor-capital conflict.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper discusses two Hollywood films on labor unions, corruption and labor-capital conflict. It explores how each film depicts union activity. The films are Elia Kazan's 1954 "On the Waterfront" and Paul Schrader's 1997 "Blue Collar. The paper examines the different style and approach to union politics of each film.
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Hollywood has often used its capacity as a producer of popular entertainment to address political and ideological concerns..."
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The Labor Unions, 2002.
This paper presents the history of labor unions, labor law and labor relations in the United States.
2,690 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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This paper points out that by acting on behalf of a large group, the labor unions have more power than if the employees acted alone. This paper describes and compares United Airline's and Ford Motor Company's labor practices and problems. This paper presents an ideal employer-labor relationship.
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"Congress, starting to feel pressure for groups like the AFL, created the U.S. Department of Labor. The department has a mandate to protect and extend the rights of wageworkers. A children's bureau was created. In 1914, the first law to protect workers was enacted, the Clayton Act said that "the labor of A Human Being is not a commodity or an article of commerce." Because of this change in the legal status of work and labor, those things were no longer subject to the Sherman Act provisions that had been the legal basis for injunctions against union organizations. The Clayton Act allowed for strikes, boycotts, peaceful picketing and dramatically limited the use of injunctions in labor disputes."
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American Labor Unions, 2005.
This paper discusses the relationship of American labor unions and large urban centers.
1,255 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper explains that, especially in large urban centers, organized labor, which has often played a major role in local life and politics, is seen at best as meddling and unnecessary and at worst as tools of unscrupulous politicians and demagogues. The author points out that, at times, some of the aspects of union membership, which provide for their members' social and financial security, are viewed as detrimental by business owners and municipal governments. The paper states that unionized construction firms can serve as "fronts" for the activities of the Mob and labor union and construction rackets are a major source of income for New York's leading crime families.
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"Union contracts stipulate that workers must enjoy a level of independence requisite to the good performance of their jobs. On this level, unions perform a service that is extremely valuable to both the individual worker and to the larger society that makes use of his skills. The worker performs his job to the best of his ability because he believes that he is responsible for the quality of his work. Society benefits from the limitations imposed on the boss or manager who may be more concerned with cost overruns than with quality. Worker independence in the construction and plumbing industries may make the difference between the building that stays up, and the one doesn't, and between the bathroom that functions properly, and the one that doesn't. "
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Labor Unions, 2007.
An overview of labor unions with a focus on the Association of Flight Attendants.
1,354 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper provides a brief overview of the history and purpose of labor unions in America. In particular, it looks at the Association of Flight Attendants AFL-CIO which is a sector of the Communications Workers of America CWA. It looks at how ,over the course of the last few years, the union has gone through some major changes in strategy and structure as a result of the events of September 11, 2001 and then discusses these changes.
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Craft Division
Pairing the Crews
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"Some participants in and observers of the U.S. labor movement have viewed unions as institutions with the potential to establish industrial democracy and socialism. Others have viewed unions as highly conservative institutions returning to workers the status lost in the transition from village societies to urban anonymity. In reality, their role has been more modest. In the early 1980's they enrolled in their ranks only one of five members of the labor force, down from one of four in the 1950's and 1960's. These workers had a somewhat greater say in their work lives and in the halls of Congress and state legislatures. They received somewhat greater pay and were more productive. They sometimes followed the political calls of their leaders and sometimes did not."
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Labor Unions, 2002.
A debate on whether labor unions sould unite globally to protect workers rights.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This presentation will put forward the argument that labor unions need to unite globally so as to better protect the rights of workers. The main thrust of this argument is the contention that as economic reality has overstepped the national spatial structures of the previous century so too must unionized activity.
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Labor Unions and Relevance, 2006.
This paper explores the history of labor unions and the evolution of their role.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses unions and labor relations in general in the context of the contemporary work environment. Particularly, the role of unions in contract negotiations, grievance procedures, and collective bargaining, is examined. The conclusion drawn from this research is that although unions can and do serve many useful and constructive purposes, they have collectively failed to adapt to the globalized, competitive economy in which most employees find themselves in.
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"Labor unions are defined as groups of organized workers who have joined together in order to obtain greater advantages and benefits, as well as protections, in the workplace. Chaison and Bigelow (2002) describe unions as being legitimate bodies of organized laborers who have unified in order to gain advantage in the collective bargaining process. Although the size and influence of union membership has declined in recent decades, they are still a major force in many industries and in many organizations, most especially in manufacturing. Union relevance today is primarily related to labor relations and collective bargaining agreements: "For many years organized labor has lobbied for workplace welfare measures--for example, overtime pay and workers' compensation for job-related injuries and illnesses--and many of them have been instituted by legislation" (Edwards & Fuess, 2003, para.9). Clearly, unions have shifted from a protective role in their formative years during the..."
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Labor Unions, 2005.
A look at the background, need, and reasons for labor unions.
876 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper, written from a pro-union stance, provides background information on the development of unions, explains the reasons that workers unionize, and takes a look at the pro and con sides of unionization.
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"It goes without saying that the balance of power between the employers is always heavily tilted in favor of the employers. The workers are, therefore, vulnerable to gross exploitation leading to low pay, long working hours and poor working conditions. In an unequal relationship, a lone worker stands no chance against an employer who is focused on deriving the maximum profit from his business. Collectively, of course, the workers can be a force to be reckoned with. The initial period of the Industrial Revolution, both in Europe and the United States, was marked by appalling working conditions, and grinding poverty for vast numbers of the working people. Twelve-hour or longer working days for 7 days a week under the harshest of conditions were the norm. The birth of the Labor Movement was, therefore, a logical outcome. Workers in factories, coal-mines, and rail-roads began to organize themselves and demanded better pay and working conditions. The employers, who were used to getting things done cheaply, opposed the formation of such "unions" vigorously. This led to confrontation and strikes but eventually the workers were able to get some of their demands accepted."
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Labor Unions in the U.S. and Canada, 1995.
This paper discusses labor unions in the U.S. and Canada: History and development, goals and effects, political significance, legislation, standard of living and future.
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"The Los Angeles Times proclaimed that the recent Teamsters strike "has served as a reminder how much the union's influence has waned" . The failed outcome of the strike, reiterated the newspaper, confirms that labor unionism in North America is growing increasingly irrelevant in economics and in politics--a point further driven home by the inability of labor to prevent congressional enactment of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
This research examines the role of labor unions in both the United States and Canada. The history of the union movement will be charted, and the impact of labor unions on the standard of living will be assessed. Future prospects for the rise of unionism and its ability to enhance the quality of life in North America will also be discussed."
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Labor Unions' Power, 2008.
This paper discusses the state of the American labor movement today.
2,151 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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The paper examines three works that analyze the downfall of the American labor movement, but also provide positive information on the transformation of the labor union organizational structure. The paper discusses labor unions' aggressive grassroots campaign, their extension of member demographics and their efforts to establish legitimacy. The paper concludes that, although smaller in size, the influence of labor unions in the political arena is still strong and through expansion and reinvention, labor unions may become the driving force of labor market issues in the 21st century.
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Labor Organization and Movement
Expanding the Grassroots Campaign
Legitimacy and Organizational Structure
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"The state of the modern American labor movement has seen a drastic change since the congressional and election reforms of the 1970's. Not only did the McGovern reforms eliminate the influence of political party leaders, it served to change the strategic approach of labor unions in the political arena. Additionally, the McGovern Reforms of 1972 addressed the partiality in the Democratic delegation, and hindered the labor unions from seating specific delegates that were labor friendly. In this sense, labor unions were forced to choose Democratic candidates much more wisely, and impaired the standard blanket effort to sponsor multiple Democratic candidates in a single race."
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