What were common objectives of the early labor unionsSolutio

What were common objectives of the early labor unions?

Solution

The unionization labor dates back to as old as 17th century i.e. even prior to the Industrial revolution. The objectives of labor unions in these early days were minimal compared to present considering the awareness and a benchmark to compare in those days.

Below are the objectives of early labor unions -

1. Increasing the minimum wages of the industrial workers

2. Improving the working conditions

3. Providing job security and workplace safety to the workers

4. Resolution of disputes between labor and management and within labor

5. Ensuring the workers have reasonable hours at work in a day

6. Aiding the workers who are old, injured and retired.