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Labor Unions make jobs fair they push for fair wages and better conditions and also can help you pay for things that happen to you because of your workplace.

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Early workers and trade union in the United States played a very important part in the role for independence. Labor Union started in the 19th century.

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Often times, if the chance arises for a promotion in the workplace a This is called Seniority, and it can remove favoritism in the workplace.

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Thanks to labor unions, wages have improved, the workweek is shorter and the workplace is safer.

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The origin of labor unions dates back to the eighteenth century and the industrial revolution in Europe.  A labor or trade union is an organization of workers dedicated to protecting members' interests and improving wages, hours and working conditions for all. No matter what you do for a living, there's a union with members who do the same thing.

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Labor Unions started because people wanted better wages, reasonable working hours and better working conditions.

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93% of unionized workers were entitled to medical benefits compared to 63% nonunion peers.

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While working in a labor union, the more working hours you put in the more money that is added into your  retirement fund, whether you quit the job and go somewhere else that is not in the union, or stay in the union, you will get a monthly check anyways.

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Labor Unions

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Labor Unions help people have the american dream.

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National Education Association of the United states,                     Service Employees International Union,                                    American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

American Federation of Teachers

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Labor Unions are important because they help set standards for education, skill levels, wages and working conditions.

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Docs Populi is a project of Lincoln Cushing, a graphic artist involved in public access to images of peace and justice. These links are examples of my work. Topics include women, labor, race, class, international and domestic politics, and humor.

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Labor Unions prevent bosses from firing people for any reason they want. The boss would have to prove that the employee did something to fire them.

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Based on the job, and how many hours are in a week for an employee, Labor Unions can increase pay if needed.

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A labor union is an organization of workers formed to promote collective bargaining with employers over wages, benefits, job security and working conditions.

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Wages and working conditions have improved because of the labor unions. The labor unions medium weekly income full-time wage and salary workers who were union members in 2010 was $917 and the non labor unions made only $717.

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If the workers complain about unsafe working conditions, the unions will get the company to change.