1. LABOR UNIONS IN AMERICA

2. LABOR UNIONS IN AMERICA
Organization of workers that tries to improve working conditions, wages, and benefits for its members
Emerged during the Industrial Revolution (19th century)
Most union jobs have traditionally been in the private, manufacturing sector
Less than 14% of American labor force belongs to labor unions (down from 30% in 1960s)
Today, public sector union membership is on the rise
How do workers negotiate with management for better wages, benefits, and working conditions?
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Mediation
Other Options?
Arbitration
Strike, BABY!

3. WHY HAVE PRIVATE SECTOR UNIONS DECLINED SO PRECIPITOUSLY IN THE LAST FEW DECADES?
1. Manufacturing accounts for only % of GDP 2. Automation
3. Manufacturing sector has shifted toward the south right-to-work states
4. Globalization
5. More women in the labor force

5. PERSPECTIVES ON UNIONS
Republican Perspective
Democratic Perspective P P Q Q