WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why do Labor Unions go on strike?
A
To slow down production of their competators
B
To get various demands met
C
To force governments to get involved in labor policy
D
To show workers that the bosses are in control
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -general strike, stoppage of work by a substantial proportion of workers in a number of industries in an organized endeavour to achieve economic or political objectives. A strike covering only one industry cannot properly be called a general strike.

Detailed explanation-2: -The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) is the federal statute that grants most private sector employees the right to join a union and engage in collective bargaining.

Detailed explanation-3: -If employees want to protest their work conditions, they go on strike, or refuse to work until conditions improve.

Detailed explanation-4: -Strike means a cessation of work by a body of persons employed in any industry acting in combination, or a concerted refusal, or a refusal under a common understanding, of any number of persons who are or have been so employed to continue to work or to accept employment.

Detailed explanation-5: -Strikes can occur because of the following reasons: Dissatisfaction with company policy. Salary and incentive problems. Increment not up to the mark. Wrongful discharge or dismissal of workmen. Withdrawal of any concession or privilege. Hours of work and rest intervals. Leaves with wages and holidays. More items

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