Unions are organizations formed by workers with common interests or industries who unite to collectively bargain for better working conditions, higher wages, benefits, and protection against unfair treatment by employers.
Related terms
Knights of Labor: A prominent labor organization during the late 19th century that advocated for an eight-hour workday, equal pay for women, and an end to child labor.
Closed Shop: A workplace where only union members can be hired.
Yellow-Dog Contracts: Agreements signed by employees promising not to join a union as a condition of employment.