Although union membership in the United States peaked in the mid-20th century and has declined since then, various types of labor unions remain an influential force in American business and politics. Craft Unions Craft unions have their roots in the guilds of medieval Europe. In occupations ...
In the United States, there are numerous well-known labor unions. The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) is one of the largest. Although many labor unions are industry based, UAW has a diverse membership. Members include local go...
A labor union is an organization of wage earners or salary workers established for the purpose of protecting their collective interests when dealing with employers. Though unions are prevalent in most industrialized countries, union representation of workers has generally declined in most countries over ...
What types of factors can influence the strength of labor unions in companies and state enterprises in Thailand?. International Journal of Business and Management, 6(2), pp.112-124. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijbm.v6n2p112Napathorn, C. (2011). What Types of Factors Can Influence the ...
Real unemploymentis not one of the types of unemployment, but it's an important term to understand. Many people argue that instead of the “official” unemployment rate, we should use an alternate rate. The Bureau of Labor Statistics calls it the "U-6" rate. Others call it the “real”...
Since the 1990s, Japanese companies have embraced a new management environment that has been shaped by globalization of the international economy and a long-term recession, allowing them to make use of new and various kinds of workers. There has also been increasingly different ways to use labor...
Sociology requires an understanding of group dynamics and thought and this can translate to a career as a research analyst for government agencies, private corporations, marketing and public relations firms, labor unions, political lobbies, non-profit and religious organizations and private research firms...
1905 saw the formation of the International Workers of the World (IWW), a group at odds with the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and the rest of the craft unions. The IWW also believed in an idea called One Big Union, where all workers in every industry would be part of one large...
Types of Political Action Committees (PACs) There are many categories of PACs, including separate segregated funds (SSFs), nonconnected committees, Super PACs, and Leadership PACs. Separate Segregated Funds (SSFs) Corporations,labor unions, membership organizations, or trade associations can establish se...
There are white-collar workers' unions, though, historically, union membership has been a distinction of blue-collar workers. Expectations of White-Collar Jobs White-collar positions are often expected to offer opportunities to advance to more significant roles as managers or executives. A white-coll...