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Essay / unions - 538
Unions have had an impact on American history as well as world history since the time they became popular. After World War II, Americans were overwhelmingly pro-labor, but over time the union's credibility became less and less perfect. Union strikes have proven to be inconvenient for both the general public and the company. Unions also suppressed employees through fraud and lack of workers' rights (in previous years, before the laws were passed). Although union work has its drawbacks, this type of work is considered the most productive and economically beneficial. With both sides represented, I believe unions will thrive again in the future with a few key adjustments. With World War II on the horizon in the early 1940s, Americans knew they had to produce goods for the cause. Production was greatly needed and workers' shoes needed to be filled. The unions mobilized and proved extremely productive and successful. Although productivity is high, union strikes begin to break out. Union employees felt suppressed by the growing power of the unions and work stoppages reached an unprecedented level in 1944. Laws such as the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947 and the Landrum-Griffin Act of 1959 were passed to protect unionized workers. corrupt unions made employees feel used and disrespected. Unions' abusive reputation continues today, as the public and employees struggle to trust such massive corporations with a dishonest past.....