USA HISTORY

WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900

SECOND INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is true of the trade unions that were formed during the Second Industrial Revolution?
A
Trade unions supported the right to strike.
B
Trade unions worked for revolutionary socialism.
C
Trade unions helped the bourgeoisie achieve a better life.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -trade union, also called labour union, association of workers in a particular trade, industry, or company created for the purpose of securing improvements in pay, benefits, working conditions, or social and political status through collective bargaining.

Detailed explanation-2: -A labor union is a group of people within a particular job or industry that join together to fight for improved working conditions.

Detailed explanation-3: -One of a trade union’s main aims is to protect and advance the interests of its members in the workplace. Most trade unions are independent of any employer. However, trade unions try to develop close working relationships with employers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Trade unions are entitled to negotiate with employers on term of employment without hindrance. The freedom of a trade union to negotiate with employers to try and conclude collective agreements is protected.

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