Select an existing national union and the use the four crite

Select an existing national union and the use the four criteria mentioned in the introduction of this chapther for evaluating the strengths of that Labor organizatio . Using the same criteria, discuss why the AFL survived and the IWW faded into obscurity

Solution

Below mentoned are the reasons as to why AFL survived and the IWW faded into obscurity.

A labor organization’s structural and financial stability.

The AFL utilized economic pressure tactics and worked within a small group as opposed to the larger unstable group, IWW. The AFL’s organizational structure consisted of the two principles being exclusive union jurisdiction and decentralized authority. The IWW consisted of members that were financially unstable.

Its ability to work within the established political and economic system, particularly the wage system.

The AFL was able to work within the current political system and did not want to create a third party because it was feared the time used to create a third party would take away from collective bargaining.

The degree to which the broader social environment, such as laws, media, and public opinion, is supportive or opposed to a labor organization’s goals and tactics.

The AFL worked with the National Civic Foundation to promote industrial peace.

The ability of union leaders to identify and satisfy members’ goals and interests.