Arguing if unions are good or bad depends on which you feel outweighs the other. Looking back on the history of unions, I would still agree that unions are a good idea. Unions began in the eighteenth century and the Industrial revolution in Europe. During this time there was a huge surge of workers in the workplace that needed representation. Without the help of unions, workers would’ve still been working 12 hour days, seven days a week, with no paid holidays, no paid vacations, and no raises. Unions is an organization established by and for workers to pursue collective workplace. Union’s goals target wages, benefits, work rules, and power.
Labor unions detonated in the 19th century, with the founding of the National Labor Union (NLU) in 1866. …show more content…
Researchers found that on average union workers make 30% more than non-union workers, 92% of union workers are covered with health care, and they are more likely to have guaranteed pensions than non-union employees (Union Plus Home). Union members are protect from unjust dismissal through collective bargaining agreements. CBA provides a big advantage over nonunion workers, because nonunion workers are considered “at-will” employees and can be fired anytime and for any reason; in contrast, union members cannot be fired without “just cause.” Without collective representation, we are at risk of sweatshop conditions and unlivable …show more content…
The reason why is due to employers taking more and more advantage of employees, and employees looking back on what unions do. Unionization is having somebody watching your back and you are always protected. When one says they can live without unions, they should stop and question how their lives would be. Can they live working seven days a week with uncontrollable hours? Could they work without having lunch or bathroom breaks? Could they work knowing they could walk into work and get fired just for looking a certain way or voicing their opinion and their manager don’t like it? There’s no one that can work without paid holidays or vacations, not being sure if they will have their job if they were to get
Labor unions detonated in the 19th century, with the founding of the National Labor Union (NLU) in 1866. …show more content…
Researchers found that on average union workers make 30% more than non-union workers, 92% of union workers are covered with health care, and they are more likely to have guaranteed pensions than non-union employees (Union Plus Home). Union members are protect from unjust dismissal through collective bargaining agreements. CBA provides a big advantage over nonunion workers, because nonunion workers are considered “at-will” employees and can be fired anytime and for any reason; in contrast, union members cannot be fired without “just cause.” Without collective representation, we are at risk of sweatshop conditions and unlivable …show more content…
The reason why is due to employers taking more and more advantage of employees, and employees looking back on what unions do. Unionization is having somebody watching your back and you are always protected. When one says they can live without unions, they should stop and question how their lives would be. Can they live working seven days a week with uncontrollable hours? Could they work without having lunch or bathroom breaks? Could they work knowing they could walk into work and get fired just for looking a certain way or voicing their opinion and their manager don’t like it? There’s no one that can work without paid holidays or vacations, not being sure if they will have their job if they were to get