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Labor Unions, 2008.
An analysis of the development of labor unions and their successes in the United States from the 1920s.
2,451 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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This paper discusses the history and development of labor unions in the United States from the 1920s until the present day. It describes the changes in public opinion regarding the labor unions over this period of time and then discusses ways to increases the chances of labor union success. Finally, the paper discusses the Employee Free Choice Act and corruption within the labor unions.
Table of Contents:
History of Labor Unions
From the 20s to the Present
Wavering Public Opinion on Labor Unions
How Successful or Unsuccessful: How to Improve Chances of Success
Influence on the Decline
The Employee Free Choice Act to Perk Up Union Growth
Corruption Among Labor Unions
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"Leaders of the Big Labor were not too happy about the new disclosure rules from the Department of Labor (D'Agostino 2003). The rules could expose the unions' finances. The revised Form LM-2 must be filed by labor unions earning $250,000 or more annually. The Office of Labor-Management Standards said that convictions for the past five years for union corruption had an average of 11 per month. Critics and other observers had long complained about the laxity of the government in union disclosure rules. The Department also said that Form LM-2's reporting requirements would be far less intrusive and difficult than corporation files. It would not require independent supervision of union financial reporting. Before this new Form, public corporations and non-profit organizations had to submit their books for review by independent auditors. Now, unions must itemize expenses below $5,000. In contrast, federal political campaigns must itemize costs above $200. The Labor Department said that the rules could be implemented without need for congressional action (D'Agostino)."
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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, 2008.
A look at the influence of labor unions on an organization's management.
778 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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This paper discusses the power of labor unions and their tactics.
The paper first explains that labor relations are a natural outgrowth of labor unions that depict the relationships between the unions and management. The paper then discusses how it is in both labor unions' and managements' interests to cooperate and work alongside each other.
From the Paper
"A labor union is a representative group that can bargain with management on such diverse issues as wages, working conditions, relations, and even health care coverage. They can also recommend to the union members certain actions be taken by the membership in order to influence the outcome of such bargaining. Unions are also known for the influence they wield in regards to politics and implementing or changing laws that affect their membership(s)."
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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: 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, 2005.
This paper discusses the viability and significance of labor unions in the United States today.
869 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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The paper presents the position that collective bargaining efforts in the form of unions have benefited productivity and have not hampered the objectives of an organization's management. The paper provides a literature review and examines the arguments for and against the role played by labor unions. The paper concludes that although there are negative trends affecting the labor movement, there are efforts underway to transform and improve unions. The paper therefore concludes that the labor movement is alive and will survive in the United States for a long time to come.
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Introduction
Central Hypothesis
Review of Literature{Pros and Cons of unions}
Conclusion
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"Workers have organized in the United States since the beginning of the 19th century under union banners for the purpose of collective bargaining. Union efforts have significantly improved employee rights and better earnings. Such efforts have also helped to improve workplace health and safety, job conditions, working hours, wages, job contracts, and social security. Cooperation between workers and their organizations and professionals has been instrumental in improving regulation and legislation affecting workers health."
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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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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, 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, 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.
Outline:
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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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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