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8.1-The Labor Movement

Macro Economic Concepts

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MacroeconomicsBranch of Economics that deals with "Big Picture" ideas
Civilian Labor forceMen and women who are over the age of 16 and are working or looking for work
Craft/Trade UnionAssocialtion of skilled workers who perform the same work, (Woodworkers Union, Leather workers Union, etc..)
Industrial UnionAssociation of all workers in one industry
strikewhen workers refuse to work
picketwhen workers display theie postiion and assemble in front of workplace during strike
boycottrefusal to purchase goods
lockoutrefusal for employers to let employees work
Company UnionUnion organized and run by employers; used to head off other unions from forming.
Right-to-Work Lawmakes it illegal to force workers to join Unions.
Wagner Act of 1935Gave unions rights to collective bargaining
Fair-Labor Standards ActEstablished minimum wage and 40 hour work week.
AFL-CIOMajor established Union organization
Independent UnionsDo not belong to the AFL-CIO



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