UNIT 2 REVIEW GAME Labor Unions Types of Workers Union Strategies Miscellaneous 1234XX Business Organizations
The first organization of national labor unions; craft union only. AFL - American Federation of Labor
Union made up of all workers in an industry. Industrial union
Association of workers organized to improve wages and working conditions for its members. Labor Union
Union made up of skilled workers in a specific trade or industry. Craft Union
Provide (1) negative of labor unions. Increase prices
The first national union organizing skilled and semi- skilled workers. CIO – Congress of Industrial Organizations
Category of workers employed in crafts, manufacturing, and non-farm labor. Blue-collar worker
Refers to office workers, salespeople, and professionals – highly trained White Collar Worker
People whose jobs require some training. Semi-skilled workers
People whose jobs require no specialized training. Unskilled worker
Highly educated individuals with college degrees and usually additional education & training. professionals
Person who has learned a trade of craft through a vocational school or apprenticeship. Skilled worker
Process by which unions and management negotiate the terms of employment. Collective bargaining
A deliberate work stoppage by workers to force an employer to give into demands. strike
When unions urge the public not to purchase the goods and services produced by the company. boycott
When workers on strike signs that state their complaint with the company. picketing
When a neutral person steps in and tries to get both sides to reach an agreement. mediation
When 2 sides submit the issues they cannot agree on to a 3 rd party for a final decision. arbitration
What is the smallest level of organized labor. Local union
When a company closes the doors to the business and prevents workers from returning. Lockout
What is the highest level of organized labor. Federation
What are right to work laws? Laws passed by the government to prevent unions from forcing workers to join.
Business owned by a single owner. Single proprietorship
File this form with the government to start a partnership. Articles of Partnership
Receive this from the government to start a corporation. Charter
Courts can seize personal property to satisfy claims against a firm. Unlimited liability
Business must be reorganized after death of owner. Limited life
Group of people who control a corporation. Board of directors
Ownership of a corporation is sold in… Stock
Category of workers employed in crafts, manufacturing, and or non-farm labor. Blue-collar worker
Refers to office workers, salespeople, and professionals – highly trained White collar worker