Unions and nonunions

You asking someone to do your homework for you?

It depends on where you are because the history of unions varies internationally. You might look at how unions grew out of mediaeval guilds in Europe and why guilds existed in the first price (hint: basic economics). Then look at the Industrial Revolution as it grew out of Britain and then to the rest of the world and see how the guilds adapted (or not) and how unions were treated and eventually how they grew in importance but then how they declined in recent years. From that you should get a pretty good idea to answer your question.

Again depending on where you are you will probably find a central labour organisation website in your country which will help with information.

I suppose, when you follow goodfielder's advice, your work will be one of the best of all!

... starting with merchand guilds in the 11th century,
... in the 12th century, crafts guilds were formed,
... actual labour guilds were founded in England, Germany etc in the early 19th century as well as in the USA.

... in my country, first guilds, unions are mentioned as early as ....

You seem to be starting from nowhere. So let me give you a little background.

The tremendous growth of industry in the United State
from WWII to the seventies was paralleled by the growth of unions. Nothing causal, but interesting nonetheless.

When my father worked in factories, a man who fainted from
the heat was simply dragged outside and left on the sidewalk. His job was most likely given to a relative
of the foreman. It is hard to believe the conditions people
worked under.

One more example. Factories could hire children to work.
In 1913, congress voted against a bill limiting the use of children aged twelve to no more than twelve hours a day.
The backers of the law were called socialists, commumists,
un-american, etc. etc.

What is a "non-union?"
Is it like a non-car?

Good info.

Here's a thought. Research a man called Harry Bridges. He was Australian-born but went to the US and organised I think it was the Longshoremen's Union. I think if you want a good understanding of the need for unions and how they developed then you could do a lot worse that study everything you can find out about Harry Bridges. Sadly not a lot of Australians know about him but he was a solid gold hero in the labour movement in the US.

Just google his name and then read in awe :wink: