Why are Labor Laws necessary to promote decent work and economic growth?
During the industrial revolution, many employers took advantage of the workers of their factories: by making them work long hours without rest, bad wages and bad conditions of work and security.Over the years in order to protect workers.Nowadays companies have grown to such an extent that labor laws should be enforced in all of them, in order to create a good work productivity and environment and therefore which leading to a healthier job ethic and improve the economy. Labor laws are help to set rights for employees giving them more privacy, correct payment, and respect,these laws are constantly being modified and added to, all of this for employees security.
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Some of these laws were broken in McDonald's Brazil. McDonald's was told to not be allowing work breaks to employees, and they were also demanded that they worked overtime without getting paid any more than they already did. All of this and more, made them receive a fine of $30 million. Employees feel forced to do their job in such a way that they have started to lack on it. The effectiveness isn't as great in McDonald's Brazil (for example) as it could have been if employees were given breaks and less work time. They would return to the job refreshed and ready to get started on a new day instead of exhausted from all the work they had done before. The workers needed the feeling of safety and that is what the labor laws give them, a sense …show more content…
Usually, countries that have more job availability and followed labor law are the ones that are most known for their economy and their development.For example, Brazil during JK government,the president offered better working conditions and labour laws to the workers including a better wage salary.If employees aren't paid enough money they won't be able to buy new products, they won't be able to go out for dinner, they won't be able to consume.All of this will make the country's economy decrease, just because of one company not following what the law requires them to.The child labor Laws also play a huge role on the economies growth In the 'Bolivian Child Workers' interview/video , shows the reality for these Bolivian kids to gain money and help their family at home who will eventually feel the need to drop out of school and go to work in mining or tourist drive instructors.These jobs aren't a career and they won't be able to get a good paying career ,if the when they have left school.Without the proper education this kids will not fully contribute to society and will not be able to have better paying jobs.This is a cycle that can go on forever. With this huge lack of money in families they won't be able to pay taxes (because they don't receive the adequate wage), that is one of the main things that help and provide
Factory workers worked twelve to fifteen hours a day in hazardous condition. There were no protective rules for women and children and no insurances for job-related accidents or industrial illness. The workers were obliged to trade at company store
The labor movement led efforts to stop child labor, give health benefits and provide aid to workers who were injured or retired” (History.com staff 2009)
They concentrated on higher wages, shorter hours, and personal issues of workers. The American Federation of Labor’s main weapon was walkouts and boycotts to get industries to succeed to better conditions and higher wages. By the early 1900’s, its membership was up to ½ million workers. Through the years since The Great Depression, labor unions were responsible for several benefits for employees. Workers have safer conditions, higher paying jobs to choose from, and better benefits negotiated for them by their collective bargaining unit.
In conclusion, the period from 1875 to 1890 brought many attempts at bettering the working conditions, but many of the working class’s attempts at being recognized went unnoticed. This resulted in violence, frustration, and unnecessary deaths. The series of failed strikes and attempts to receive government intervention resulted in heightened anger among the employees. Without an increase in wages, decrease in working hours, and improvement of working facilities, many workers left their jobs leaving the employer angry and in need of workers. None were available, however, because they were either protesting for better working conditions, signing a contract with a better company, or blocking rail and roadways in order to get their points across to the government.
against their employers, employees were able to go on strike and prove a point. Some
Since factories started to incorporate machines through industrialization, the required long hours were not needed anymore. The working class wanted to have more freedom away from their jobs. “They also desired more free time to rest, eat their dinners, enjoy conversations and drink beer” (Green 162). Since the rest of America was enjoying freedom, the working class wanted to have a part in it as well. The idea of not being dependent on their wages, was extremely important to the working class at this time. Also with factories mainly supplying unskilled work, skilled workers started to feel degraded in their proud craft. “By the same token, proud American and European craftsmen viewed other forms of unskilled or menial labor as degrading” (Green 107). Although factories allowed their skilled workers to keep their jobs, they expected them to take a pay cut. Also with the pay cut, the skilled workers were forced to give up the skilled work that they took pride in. With workers becoming frustrated with not having freedom and, skilled workers not being treated fairly unions were
Factory workers of this time had very little freedom. Aside from having to work outrageous hours for 6 days of the week, there was no job security, no solid way to survive day-to-day, and if a family member were to suffer an accident, families had no financial means to carry on. In the early 1900s, there were no labor laws, including the right to organize, an eight-hour day, safety standards, or unemployment/disability pensions. M...
...em are dropping out of high school to join gangs, or work under the minimum wage. Their dreams and hopes are all evaporated by the constant stress, and worry that they are not able to do anything about their future, even after post graduation. Many of these students who earn degrees in Engineering, and other well profound education are working at low income jobs (Cnn.com). The answer for this outrage is to pass the Dream Act and to make it into a reality.
The purpose of this paper is to analyze a specific, hypothetical employment situation encountered and to include the information regarding employment conflicts, questions, grievances, lawsuits, etc., in terms of how the situation was handled or resolved. Employment conflicts are a constant issue everyday in any organization; it is how you handle them both legally and professionally that counts.
how are they going to get a full time job? Education should be a big focus on finding the solution
... they were able to receive shorter work hours, the right to free speech and overall better working conditions. These changes were just the beginning of what would be a whole new sense of freedom for the working American people.
Unions have an extensive history of standing up for workers. They have advocated rights of steelworkers, coal miners, clothing factory employees, teachers, health care workers, and many others. The labor movement is based on the idea that organized workers as a group have more power than individuals would have on their own. The key purpose of any union is to negotiate contracts, making sure workers are respected and fairly compensated for their work. “In theory” unions are democratic organizations, resulting in varying inner authority. Workers look for security within a job a...
The changes after the Triangle Shirtwaist fire involved 4 main groups and public voters. No single group alone had the far reaching effects like the progressive movement, politically liberal and socially democratic. Without all four groups putting pressure on the legal system, the media exposing the flaws of the current industrial, political system along with the uprising that is the beginning of women’s suffrage, the labor laws would not have undergone the radical changes that are the backbone of modern day labor laws. The fact all doors must remain open and unlocked during business hours, in 21st century America, arose from the ashes of the fatal Triangle Shirtwaist fire, To the deceased, American manufacturing employees are grateful, though they may not be entirely knowledgeable about the origins of their current labor laws.
One of the main reasons they work is because they have to support their families. Some of these teenagers live in a household with a single parent and have big responsibilities. They might also have other younger siblings which they have to take care of. “Born out of necessity in this brutal economy there is now a different type of child support. This one involves teenagers looking for work in record numbers trying to help their parents make ends meet.”
Labor relations emerged as response towards combating the economic unrest that accompanied the 1930 Great depression. At this period, massive unemployment, decreasing salary and wages, and over competition for jobs despite poor working conditions, was being experience; especially in the US. In turn employees were aggravated and therefore resorted to labor strike that often escalated to violence. To avoid such incident that could potentially harm further an ailing economy, the US government set precedent by passing their first related Labor relationship act, also referred to as the Wagner act. This act excluded public sector and some employees in the informal sector, farm workers to be specific. However, the progressive change in business and labor environment, necessitated changes in the labor laws to ensure they are more inclusive (Haywood & Sijtsma, 2000).