Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Labor groups, often known as labor unions, are organizations formed by workers to advocate for better wages, working conditions, and benefits. They negotiate with employers on behalf of their members to achieve these goals.
Related terms
Collective Bargaining: The process through which labor groups negotiate with employers to define the terms of employment, including wages and working conditions.
Strike: A work stoppage initiated by employees as a form of protest, typically after the failure of negotiations for better terms or conditions from their employer.