The formation of unions has been around since the early 20th Century with the boom of the
Industrial industry. Unions were formed with the simple idea that working conditions should be
Tolerable and fair for the workers. In the next several pages, you will find the pros and the cons
of being a member of a union. You will also find out the pros and cons of being the employer of
union. Lastly you will hear my perspective of unions as if I were an actual employee.
In 1920, the only reason one joined a union is because they worked for you to ensure you got
your proper hourly wage according to the law. Unions reduced wage inequality because they
raised wages more for low- and middle-wage workers. They made sure you had acceptable
working conditions. The unions of that time did more for labor relations of today and they
would have very benefited from. Those unions created better working conditions for not only
union, but non union members with FLSA, OSHA, FMLA, the minimum wage act to name a few.
The unions of today, unsure that their members get the entitled breaks during their working
shift. Unions also guarantee higher wages, signing bonuses at contract time and hefty payouts
for profit sharing each year that the company did well in earnings. Members also receive
generous health plans and better pension plans as well as increased the number of benefits for
paid time off, sick time and personal and family time. Unions of today also give members
greater job security. Here in Illinois, we are “At-Will Employees”, which means that the
employee or the company can terminate the employment at any time without cause. The
union would make sure that a fair process was completed before emplo...
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... cost and companies continue to cut headcount and increase the responsibilities.
The union could at the very least guarantee that you getting benefits and decent living wage. I
think that those that want more than just a salary to maintain their current lifestyle will need to
seek a non-union profession and organization. Most of those that are in a union, more than
likely do not want to be in it and were part of the union as a stipulation of employment. I have
not met those that are overly ambitious that want to change the world and waves. The current
members want to keep what they have and continue to work.
References
www.efca.org
www.nlrb.org
www.gopinoy.com/advice/laborunions
www.thefreesource.com/laborunions
Interview with Patrick R. Coe (husband), UAW Local 551 member 2000-current, contract expires June 30, 2012 with Ford Motor Company
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