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Unions exist to represent the interests of workers, who form the membership. Under US labor law, the National Labor Relations Act 1935 is the primary statute which gives US unions rights. The rights of members are governed by the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act 1959. List Below
The American Labor Union (ALU) was a radical labor organization launched as the Western Labor Union (WLU) in 1898. The organization was established by the Western Federation of Miners (WFM) in an effort to build a federation of trade unions in the aftermath of the failed Leadville Miners' Strike of 1896. The group changed its name from WLU to ...
Joseph Glazer (June 19, 1918 – September 19, 2006) was an American folk musician who recorded more than thirty albums over the course of his career. He was closely associated with labor unions and often referred to as "labor's troubadour".
It was around this time that US labor unions began to step in to advocate for rights in free trade negotiations. In 1994, labor unions were one of the many groups protesting The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) being negotiated at the time. [101]
Women of color played a significant role in the American labor movement of the 20th century, helping to advance workers' rights in a variety of workplace environments, including fields, factories, and homes. They used instruments including labor unions, strikes, and legislative campaigning to improve their working conditions, pay, and hours.
American League of Colored Laborers Formation June 13, 1850 (1850-06-13) Type Labor union Headquarters New York City, New York, United States President Samuel Ringgold Ward Vice President Frederick Douglass Lewis Woodson Secretary Henry Bibb Main organ Executive committee The American League of Colored Laborers was a short-lived labor union established in New York City in 1850. It is notable ...
Pages in category "Defunct trade unions in the United States" The following 108 pages are in this category, out of 108 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Alfred LeRoy "Mike" Monroe (born November 25, 1931) is a former American labor union leader. Born in Alexandria, Virginia, Monroe became a painter, and joined the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades. He held positions in his local union, then in 1960 became the business representative for the district council.