Labor Movements

A collection of vocabulary flashcards related to labor movements and the role of labor unions in advocating for workers' rights.

Labor Unions

Organizations formed by workers to collectively negotiate for better wages, working hours, and working conditions.

Collective Bargaining

The process by which labor unions negotiate with employers on behalf of workers for better terms of employment.

8-hour workday

A labor standard achieved by unions that limits the workday to eight hours.

Fair Labor Standards Act

A 1938 law that regulated child labor, set a 40-hour workweek, and established a federal minimum wage.

Minimum Working Age

The legal age at which a person is allowed to work, established by labor unions to protect children from exploitation.

Child Labor

The practice of employing children in factories and businesses, often under unsafe conditions.

Workplace Safety Laws

Regulations created to ensure safe working conditions for all employees.

Standard of Living

The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community, improved by labor union advocacy.

Job Security

The assurance that an individual will keep their job without the risk of becoming unemployed.

Wages

Payments made to workers for their labor, often negotiated by labor unions.