International comparisons of labor unions
Unions have been compared across countries by growth and decline patterns, by violence levels, and by kinds of political activity.
Union density
The following is a comparison of union density among OECD countries. Note that this is normally low ...
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Labor unions in the United States
Labor unions represent United States workers in many industries recognized under US labor law since the 1935 enactment of the National Labor Relations Act. Their activity centers on collective bargaining over wages, benefits, and working cond ...
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Right-to-work law
In the context of labor law in the United States, the term right-to-work laws refers to state laws that prohibit union security agreements between employers and labor unions. Such agreements can be incorporated into union contracts to requir ...