Understanding Business
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ISBN: 9780078023163
Author: William G Nickels, James McHugh, Susan McHugh
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 12.1, Problem 12.1AQ
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To determine: The reason for the emergence of labor unions after the industrial revolution by the turn of 20th century.
Introduction: Labor union refers to the different organization of employees that help the employees to handle various job-related issues and manage other employee-bargaining over day-to-day issues.
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