Basic
What do we call a group of workers who join together?
Union
What is it called when workers stop working to make a point?
A strike.
When did workers start forming unions?
In the 1800s.
What does "union" mean?
A group of workers joining together.
What is something unions help workers with?
Better pay or working conditions.
What is a picket line?
A line of workers protesting outside their workplace.
Name a reason why workers formed unions long ago.
To fight for better working conditions.
What is a labor dispute?
A disagreement between workers and employers.
What is a strike?
When workers stop working to protest.
What do unions negotiate for?
Better pay, benefits, and working conditions.
Who was a famous union leader?
Cesar Chavez.
What does "negotiation" mean?
Discussing to come to an agreement.
What is a contract?
An agreement between workers and their employers.
Name one right workers get from unions.
The right to fair pay.
What is the significance of Labor Day?
It celebrates the achievements of workers.
What is a grievance?
A complaint about work conditions.
Why do workers join unions?
To have a stronger voice in their jobs.
What is collective bargaining?
When unions and employers negotiate together.
How have unions changed over time?
They have fought for more rights and better conditions.
What does "solidarity" mean?
Unity among workers.