6.1.2 Labor's Response to Industrial Growth
Workers thought that they deserved more than what they were getting, so they had strategies to let their bosses know that they were serious. They had sick outs, slow downs, strikes, pickets, and negotiation (read below for more information on these things). Workers did whatever they could in order to get what they wanted. They eventually started unions that represented the workers and helped them fight for what they wanted. Unions have been a very successful force in winning things for their members. Wages have gone up, hours have gone down and conditions have improved. However, this was not an easy task. As we know management strongly opposed unions. What many people do not know is that the government strongly opposed unions for many years as well.
Methods:
Negotiation - Unions bargain and discuss their wished with management in an attempt to come to a peaceful agreement that they both can live with. This is the art of compromise.
Slow Down - If unions do not get what they want sometimes they tell workers to slow down production to "push" management to give them what they want.
Sick Out - One tactic that might be used is having numerous workers call in sick on one day. This temporarily stops production and is a show of force.
Picketing - Unions will protest outside of the place of work to gain public support and attention.
Strike - This is the last resort, walking out of work. If the workers can hold out long enough they may push management to give them what they want.
Methods:
Negotiation - Unions bargain and discuss their wished with management in an attempt to come to a peaceful agreement that they both can live with. This is the art of compromise.
Slow Down - If unions do not get what they want sometimes they tell workers to slow down production to "push" management to give them what they want.
Sick Out - One tactic that might be used is having numerous workers call in sick on one day. This temporarily stops production and is a show of force.
Picketing - Unions will protest outside of the place of work to gain public support and attention.
Strike - This is the last resort, walking out of work. If the workers can hold out long enough they may push management to give them what they want.