200 word essay on unions-- HELP!?

Question

I have to write a 200-250 word essay on the positive role of unions in the lives of its members.. any ideas? THX

Answer 1

Just a few - back when there was no organized labor movement employers could force workers to work long hours in miserable conditions.  Wages were low and there was no job security. Workers joined together to get better working conditions, better hours, some degree of security.  If you can, read The Jungle by Upton Sinclair or Sinclair Lewis. It isn brutal, but makes clear why unions were necessary to protect the working class. Unions helped people make a fair wage, decent working conditions, health care benefits (later) therefore giving workers a better life.  Hope that helps

Answer 2

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