Question

Why were labor unions formed?




D) To help immigrants find homes


A) To help expand westward




B) To protect workers’ rights and improve working conditions




C) To fund public schools

Answer 1

Labor unions were formed primarily **B) To protect workers’ rights and improve working conditions**. They were established in response to the poor labor conditions, long hours, low wages, and lack of rights that many workers faced during the Industrial Revolution and beyond. Unions aimed to organize workers to negotiate better terms with employers collectively.