Labor unions are “good” because they give a voice to the US worker. Without the union, a worker is powerless against a corporation. An individual worker has no ability to negotiate a decent livable wage, some benefits, a retirement pension, and safe, fair working conditions. read more
Union membership was at its highest when manufacturing jobs in the U.S. were dominant. The loss of millions of those jobs is one of the major reasons for the decline of union membership. The membership numbers for the top 10 labor unions are self-reported, and unless specifically noted, the unions are headquartered in Washington, D.C. read more
Here are the Top 10 reasons to join a union — some of the points may surpirse you! 1. Collective Bargaining – Collective bargaining occurs when a group of people, such as the workforce at a company, bands together to increase its negotiating power. read more