Economics: Today and Tomorrow © 2008Chapter 12:
The American Labor ForceChapter OverviewsSection 1: Americans at Work
The American labor force has gone through many changes since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Chapter 12 defines the past and current categories of workers in the labor force and explains the factors that determine how supply and demand influence the labor market. Section 2: Organized Labor
In the late 1800’s, American workers established labor unions to improve their wages and working conditions. The three types of labor unions are: the local union, the national or international union, and the federation. Section 3: Collective Bargaining
Collective bargaining is the process by which unions and employers negotiate the conditions of employment. If this process does not succeed, unions begin taking other steps like picketing, and boycotting. On the contrary, management can perform lockouts and injunctions against strikers. The use of unions has declined over the years for various reasons.  | 
