THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
AMERICAN INDUSTRIALIZATION FACTORY SYSTEM AND MARKET REVOLUTION
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to prevent workers strikes
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to ensure equal pensions
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to make sure only skilled workers were employed
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to protect workers from injuries
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Detailed explanation-1: -Globalization, technological change, and employer concentration are commonly cited as key factors, eroding union power and increasing employers’ bargaining position relative to workers.
Detailed explanation-2: -Labor unions were created in order to help the workers with work-related difficulties such as low pay, unsafe or unsanitary working conditions, long hours, and other situations. Workers often had problems with their bosses as a result of membership in the unions.
Detailed explanation-3: -“Unionizing raises the prospect of layoffs or closure.” “It’s possible that contract negotiations could make terms of employment worse than they are now.” “Unionizing means you would have to go on strike.” “You would lose the ability to speak for yourself once you’re a union member.”