Why We Need Labor Unions in Our Community

By John Spiegelhoff and Dale Moerke What exactly is a Labor Union and why should I care about them? If you would ask a random person on the street you would get probably some interesting answers. Here is one textbook definition of a Labor Union: An association, combination, or organization of employees who band together to secure favorable wages, improved working conditions, and better work hours. But a Labor Union is much more than a textbook definition. Union members are your family members and your neighbors. They live in the same community as you. Union members are teachers, nurses, highway workers, factory workers and courthouse workers ...