Unionization is the process by which workers come together to form or join a union, an organized group that represents their collective interests in negotiations with employers. This typically involves discussions related to wages, working conditions, benefits, and job security. The aim of unionization is to enhance workers’ bargaining power by pooling their resources and efforts, ensuring that their voices are heard in matters that affect their employment. Unionization can lead to formal contracts or collective bargaining agreements that outline the terms of employment. It plays a crucial role in advocating for workers’ rights and protections in the workplace.
In a groundbreaking move, the United Auto Workers (UAW) has initiated a large-scale public campaign to unionize all nonunion automakers in the United States. This comes on the heels of the UAW securing record labor contracts with the Detroit Three car companies. The union’s new initiative aims to bring together workers from over a dozen […]
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