The Pros And Cons Of Labor Unions

Labor Unions or some may know them as Workers Unions, have been in effect for centuries. Unions originated from the European revolution era due to “a huge surge of new workers into the workplace that needed representation” (Union Plus, 2014). Back in those times, many of the labor unions did not succeed due to a lack of effective leadership, poor communication, differences over goals, and conflict between employers and government forces. According L.A. Union, a union is “an organized group of workers who collectively use their strength to have a voice in their workplace” (L.A. Union, 2011). People who are a part of a union can impact and influence several aspects of the work environment, such as benefits, work hours, wages, workplace health and safety, and job training. One of the main reasons why the union was formed was to make sure that there was respect and fairness within the workplace among employees. Another reason why unions were form, was to give the employees and union members a true voice within the …show more content…
This was done in order to maintain a mutual cohesiveness and respect between the employees and employer. Respect is very important because it shows character and it also shows that a person or companies know how to be civil. It conveys that two groups can abide by rules and regulations. One of the regulations or acts is the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959. According to the United States Department of Labor, the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA),
Provides standards for the reporting and disclosure of certain financial transactions and administrative practices of labor organizations and employers; the protection of union funds and assets; the administration of trusteeships by labor organizations; and the election of officers of labor organizations. The Act also guarantees certain rights to all union members