1. © SOUTH-WESTERN THOMSONINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LESSON13-1 GOALS  Describe historical reasons why labor unions were formed and the legal problems they faced.  Discuss the effects and nature of international labor activities.  Discuss the history of labor unions and their current status. MILESTONES OF THE LABOR MOVEMENT

2. © SOUTH-WESTERN THOMSONINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 2 Formation of Labor Unions Labor unions in the United States Legal status of the first unions Legal status of unions today Labor unions in other countries

3. © SOUTH-WESTERN THOMSONINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 3 Unions Past and Present Evolution of the AFL-CIO Membership in unions today

4. © SOUTH-WESTERN THOMSONINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 4 Union Membership in 10 Countries Membership as a Percentage of the Labor Force CountryPercentage of Labor Force Sweden90% Denmark80% Italy44% Canada37% Australia35% United Kingdom33% Germany29% Netherlands25% Japan24% France9%

5. © SOUTH-WESTERN THOMSONINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LESSON13-2 GOALS  Explain how union representation is achieved.  Describe methods used to settle labor negotiations.  Describe how union and management goals are similar. UNIONS IN THE WORKPLACE TODAY

6. © SOUTH-WESTERN THOMSONINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 6 Achieving Union Representation Elections Types of union representation Union shop Closed shop Open shop

7. © SOUTH-WESTERN THOMSONINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 7 Tools of Labor Negotiations Grievance procedure Arbitration Strikes

8. © SOUTH-WESTERN THOMSONINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 8 Management and Labor Unions Lockout When unions and management work together