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Section 1: Americans at Work
Section 2: Organized Labor
Section 3: Collective Bargaining
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Chapter Intro 1
The labor market, like other markets, is determined by supply and demand.
Chapter Intro 2
In this chapter, read to learn about the major categories of the labor force, the role of unions in today’s work force, and the factors that affect wages.
Section 1-Main Idea
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In this section, you will learn how workers are categorized and how their wages are determined.
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Section 1-Polling Question
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Do you know what kind of work you want to do as an adult?
A. Yes
B. Somewhat
C. Not at all
Section 1
The Civilian Labor Force
Workers can be categorized by the type of work they perform and by skill level.
Section 1
The Civilian Labor Force (cont.)
• Labor is an important part of the four factors of production.
• All individuals employed or actively seeking paid work over the age of 16 make up our civilian labor force.
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Section 1
The Civilian Labor Force (cont.)
• Workers in the U.S. are categorized by type of work they perform and the level of training or education their jobs require.
• Types of labor:
– Blue-collar workers
– White-collar workers
– Service workers
Section 1
• Skill level:
The Civilian Labor Force (cont.)
– Unskilled workers
– Semiskilled workers
– Skilled workers
– Professionals
Section 1
Supply and Demand in the Labor Market
In labor markets, wages are influenced by factors affecting supply and demand, such as variations in skill levels, job conditions, and work locations.
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Supply and Demand in the Labor Market (cont.)
• Suppliers are the workers who offer their services to employers.
• Demand comes from the employers who require workers.
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Supply and Demand in the Labor Market (cont.)
• Three major factors affect how supply and demand determine wages in the labor market:
– Skill—this may come from talent, initiative, education and/or training, or experience.
• Demand for skill is high or scarce and therefore pays higher wages.
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Supply and Demand in the Labor Market (cont.)
– Type of job—this affects the amount an employer is willing to pay and a potential employee is willing to accept.
– Location—if workers are scarce in an area, companies pay high wages to attract workers to move there and vice versa.
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Section 1
Supply and Demand in the Labor Market (cont.)
• Two factors restrict supply and demand in terms of their influence on wages:
– The federal minimum wage law
– The process of wage negotiations between organized labor (unions) and management.
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Section 1
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Do you feel that most people who work make what they deserve?
A. Definitely
B. Sometimes
C. Not at all
Section 2-Main Idea
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In this section, you will learn about the history of labor unions and how they are organized.
Section 2-Key Terms
• labor union
• strike
• craft union
• industrial union
• local union
• closed shop
• union shop
• agency shop
• right-to-work laws
Content Vocabulary
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Section 2-Polling Question
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Do you know much information about labor unions?
A. Lots of information
B. Some information
C. No information
Section 2
Development of Labor Unions
Labor unions developed to attempt to improve working conditions and wages for their members.
• Unionism met with strong resistance.
• As a result, many workers had to strike which often resulted in violence.
Section 2
Development of Labor Unions (cont.)
• American workers began to form labor unions in an attempt to gain some control over their wages and working conditions in the 1800s.
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Section 2
• Organized labor in the United States has been split into two groups for much of history:
Development of Labor Unions (cont.)
– Craft unions
• The American Federation of Labor (AFL) is an example.
Section 2
– Industrial unions
– The AFL and CIO merged in 1955, and are now the AFL-CIO.
Development of Labor Unions (cont.)
• The Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) is an example.
Section 2
Do you feel that labor unions are necessary today?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. No A. A
B. B
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How Unions are Organized
Labor unions can exist as local unions, as national or international unions, or as federations.
Section 2
How Unions are Organized (cont.)
• Organized labor operates at three levels:
• The local union deals with a company by negotiating a contract and making sure the terms of the contract are kept.
• Closed shop
• Union shop
• Agency shop
– Different types of local unions:
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– Since 1947, many states have passed right-to-work laws that forbid union shops.
How Unions are Organized (cont.)
• The national or international union is the individual craft or industrial unions that represent locals nationwide.
– National unions send in organizers to help employees set up local unions.
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– The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the United Automobile Workers (UAW), and the United Steelworkers of America (USW) are three of the largest national unions.
• The federation—the AFL-CIO is the union at this level.
How Unions are Organized (cont.)
– The Change to Win Federation is proving to be competition for the AFL-CIO.
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Section 2
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Do you feel that right-to-work laws are necessary?
A. Definitely
B. Sometimes
C. Never
Section 3-Main Idea
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In this section, you will learn how unions and employers determine the conditions of employment, and about the role of unions today.
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B. B
C. C
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Section 3-Polling Question
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Are you aware of the negotiating that must take place between unions and companies?
A. Yes
B. Somewhat
C. No
Section 3
Negotiations
Union contracts are negotiated to determine a wide range of contract issues.
Section 3
Negotiations (cont.)
• Important labor issues need to be agreed upon by management and workers.
• Collective bargaining is a process by which this may be accomplished.
• Management and workers negotiate issues such as working hours, fringe benefits, and a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
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• If negotiations do not go smoothly, mediation might be necessary.
– The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) provides a mediator free of charge upon request of either side.
Negotiations (cont.)
• If mediation fails, then arbitration might be necessary.
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Section 3
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Both sides agree in advance to accept the arbitrator’s decision, although one or both sides may not be happy with the outcome.
A. True
B. False
Section 3
Strikes and Management
If labor negotiations break down, unions may resort to strikes or boycotts, and management may resort to lockouts or injunctions.
Section 3
Strikes and Management (cont.)
• When negotiations between management and workers fail, a strike results.
• Picketing by workers and boycotts may be seen when strikes result.
View: Strikes
Section 3
• Management deals with strikers using the following methods:
– Lockouts
– Injunctions
Strikes and Management (cont.)
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Section 3
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When can the president delay or halt a strike up to 80 days?
A. If it will endanger the nation’s safety or health.
B. If “scabs” refuse to step in.
C. If mediation and arbitration fail.
D. If a boycott fails.
Section 3
Decline of Unions
Union membership has declined steadily over the past several decades.
Section 3
Decline of Unions (cont.)
• Working conditions have improved dramatically over the years, so many nonunion workers often see little gain from joining a union.
• In addition, blue-collar jobs are decreasing due to automation.
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Section 3
• Critics of labor unions claim:
– Unions are out of touch with their members’ needs because they are so large and bureaucratic.
– Unions increase wages which are passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices.
Decline of Unions (cont.)
Section 3
• In addition, employers argue that union rules decrease productivity.
• Corruption among some labor leaders has damaged the reputation of labor unions.
Decline of Unions (cont.)
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B. B
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D. D
Section 3
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Do you think that in today’s work world there are other alternatives to unions?
A. Many alternatives
B. Some alternatives
C. No alternatives
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In labor markets, a variety of factors that affect supply and demand for jobs ultimately determine wages for those jobs.
VS 2
Labor unions formed in the United States to try to improve working conditions and wages for their members.
VS 3
Because working conditions in general have improved so much since the mid-1950s, many nonunion workers see little to gain by joining a union, and union membership has declined.
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Vocab1
civilian labor force: total number of people 16 years old or older who are either employed or actively seeking work
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blue-collar workers: category of workers employed in crafts, manufacturing, and nonfarm labor
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white-collar workers: category of workers employed in offices, sales, or professional positions
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service workers: people who provide services directly to individuals
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unskilled workers: people whose jobs require no specialized training
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semiskilled workers: people whose jobs require some training, often using modern technology
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skilled workers: people who have learned a trade or craft either through a vocational school or as an apprentice to an experienced worker
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professionals: highly educated individuals with college degrees and usually additional education or training
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minimum wage law: federal law that sets the lowest legal hourly wage rate that may be paid to certain types of workers
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labor union: association of workers organized to improve wages and working conditions for its members
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strike: deliberate work stoppage by workers to force an employer to give in to their demands
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craft union: union made up of skilled workers in a specific trade or industry
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industrial union: union made up of all the workers in an industry regardless of job or skill level
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local union: members of a union in a particular factory, company, or geographic area
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closed shop: company in which only union members could be hired
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union shop: company that requires new employees to join a union after a specific period of time
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agency shop: company in which employees are not required to join the union, but must pay union dues
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right-to-work laws: state laws forbidding unions from forcing workers to join and pay union dues
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collective bargaining: process by which unions and employers negotiate the conditions of employment
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cost-of-living adjustment (COLA): provision calling for a wage increase each year if the general level of prices rises
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mediation: a neutral person tries to get both sides to reach an agreement during negotiations
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arbitration: union and management submit the issues they cannot agree on to a third party for a final decision
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picketing: action of strikers who walk in front of a workplace carrying signs that state their disagreement with the company
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boycott: economic pressure exerted by unions urging the public not to purchase the goods or services produced by a company
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lockout: situation that occurs when management prevents workers from returning to work until they agree to a new contract
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injunction: court order preventing some activity
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