History Of Unions And Their Relevance In Today's Society

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After the industrial revolution gained momentum they employed more people and lost empathy for their staff. Working conditions were 12 - 14 hours, without breaks, child labour was employed, accidents were rife and wages were low. Overcrowding in unsanitary conditions resulted in epidemics of disease...
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Overcrowding in unsanitary conditions resulted in epidemics of disease. Workers were not allowed to vote and the employers were represented in Parliament. Unions mobilize the full industrial strength of workers and as history has shown conditions of workers have greatly improved due to unionism...
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