America

One such case study focused on by this paper was the United States. The history of labor organizing within the United States goes back to the mid-1800s when industrialization allowed for large factories which hire lots of workers. Working conditions back then were terrible and work place injuries were common. Worker unionized to better protect themselves successfully pressuring the government to pass reforms like minimum wage, workplace safety and 8-hour work days. Strikes and mass disruptions were common as a tactic to further pressure employer and the government to act. In 1913, the United States created the Department of Labor to better manage and over see labor relations. In 1935, the National Labor Relations Act was passed creating the National Labors Relations Board which allowed the Federal government to intervene in labor disputes.