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From “Million Bazillion”: What are labor unions?
May 14, 2024
Exploring the history and importance of labor unions, including strikes and worker rights. Kids form a union to negotiate fair pay and working conditions. Playful scenarios teach about collective bargaining and the power of unity in the workplace.
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- Labor unions advocate for better pay, working conditions, and benefits, securing rights like the eight-hour workday.
- Unions demonstrate the power of collective action through strikes to achieve fair outcomes for workers.
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Understanding Labor Unions and Their Purpose
Labor unions, such as the Screen Actors Guild, are groups of workers uniting to advocate for better pay, working conditions, and benefits like health insurance. Through negotiations and strikes, unions secure rights like the eight-hour workday, representing 16.2 million workers in the U.S., making up around 11% of working adults. Bridget and Ryan explain to kids the significance and impact of labor unions.
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