A union is a group of worker who band together to have a better chance to obtain higher pay and better working conditions.

Question

Using this definition of a union, what are some examples of the first Unions formed?
I search all over the internet, and it's not in the book... I cannot find the answer.

Answer 1

In a sense, the grandfathers of today's unions were the medieval guilds.

This article gives a good history of U.S. labor unions.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labor_unions_in_the_United_States

Answer 2

THANK YOU SOO MUCH!!!

Answer 3

You're very welcome.