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MILESTONES OF THE LABOR MOVEMENT

13-1. LESSON. GOALS. MILESTONES OF THE LABOR MOVEMENT. Describe historical reasons why labor unions were formed and the legal problems they faced. Discuss the effects and nature of international labor activities. Discuss the history of labor unions and their current status.

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MILESTONES OF THE LABOR MOVEMENT

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  1. 13-1 LESSON GOALS MILESTONES OF THE LABOR MOVEMENT Describe historical reasons why labor unions were formed and the legal problems they faced. Discuss the effects and nature of international labor activities. Discuss the history of labor unions and their current status.

  2. Formation of Labor Unions • Labor unions in the United States • Legal status of the first unions • Legal status of unions today • Labor unions in other countries

  3. Unions Past and Present • Evolution of the AFL-CIO • Membership in unions today

  4. Membership as a Percentage of the Labor Force Country Percentage of Labor Force Sweden 90% Denmark 80% Italy 44% Canada 37% Australia 35% UnitedKingdom 33% Germany 29% Netherlands 25% Japan 24% France 9% Union Membership in 10 Countries

  5. 13-2 LESSON GOALS UNIONS IN THE WORKPLACE TODAY Explain how union representation is achieved. Describe methods used to settle labor negotiations. Describe how union and management goals are similar.

  6. Achieving Union Representation • Elections • Types of union representation • Union shop • Closed shop • Open shop

  7. Tools of Labor Negotiations • Grievance procedure • Arbitration • Strikes

  8. Management and Labor Unions • Lockout • When unions and management work together

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