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Introduction to Labor Unions
The first Labor Union was formed in 1869 and was called the Knights of Labor. The Union tried to get everybody involved, but there were too many conflicting ideas, and no real leadership, so the Union failed, however it marked a great beginning for Unions. A Labor Union is organization that is formed to represent workers in the same type of occupation. In other words, there is power in numbers. The point of unions is to participate in collective bargaining which is the coming together of Union Members and their bosses (management) to discuss issues that arise between them.
The first Labor Union was formed in 1869 and was called the Knights of Labor. The Union tried to get everybody involved, but there were too many conflicting ideas, and no real leadership, so the Union failed, however it marked a great beginning for Unions. A Labor Union is organization that is formed to represent workers in the same type of occupation. In other words, there is power in numbers. The point of unions is to participate in collective bargaining which is the coming together of Union Members and their bosses (management) to discuss issues that arise between them.
