The History of Organized Labor

Working conditions in the early 1900’s were poor by any
standard. The growth of unions did bring some changes. Research general labor
unions and discuss how they affected laws, politics, and helped bring about
change. Then research unions in healthcare.

Write a 600 word essay with at least 2 cited sources. Discuss
the rise of labor unions, politics, business response, and the role of unions
and labor movements in healthcare. How did unions arise? Why were they so
important? What were the major impacts of unions?