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How did unions help workers fight poor working conditions?

Collective Bargaining

- Unions enable workers to bargain collectively with their employers, increasing their leverage in negotiations for better wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Advocacy and Political Influence

- Unions can lobby lawmakers and advocate for regulations to improve workplace safety, reduce wage gaps, and promote workers' rights

Grievance Procedures

- Unions help establish formal grievance procedures for workers to address unfair treatment, discrimination, or violations of their rights.

Legal Representation

- Unions often provide legal representation and assistance to workers facing termination, discrimination, or workplace-related legal issues.

Strikes and Job Actions

- As a last resort, unions may organize strikes or other job actions to pressure employers to address workers' concerns and demands.