Question

Which best explains what happens when workers join a labor union

Answer 1

Answer:

When workers join a labor union the workers get greater bargaining power

Explanation:

Since the Industrial Revolution, labour union, generally an organized association of workers, have been focusing to protect labour rights and interests. Unions, over time, have spread its branches to various parts and today, a larger membership of workers is found in transportation and utilities.

A labour union generally have its influence on two tools: limiting labour supply and increasing labour demand. This helps in giving workers greater bargaining power. Through their collective bargaining skills, unions negotiate for the wages and can ask for higher wages.