Essays on Afl-CIO

The industrial revolution changed the face of American society in a multitude of ways, not least of which was the role of the government in the relationship between businesses and workers. The emancipation of slaves in the aftermath of the Civil War irrevocably altered the way aspects of the economy operated—especially that of the Southern states and of the agricultural sector. From that point clear through to the present, the relationship between employer and employee has been in constant question and flux, with labor unions and government regulations having significant impacts on the overall state of workers’ rights ...

What is the significance of the RLA and the Norris-Laguardia Act and how do they modify the NLRA?

The right of the employees in the industry of railroad (in terms of collective organization and bargain through representatives, chosen by them), was guaranteed by the Railway Labor Act of 1926 (RLA). The major limitation of the law was the fact of its application to the railway labor only. In 1964, the extension of this law has taken its place to the individuals, employed in the sector of the air transportation. In 1932, the contacts between the employees and workers were outlawed by the Norris-LaGuardia Act. The core purpose of this act was to prevent the exercise of rights ...

The history of unions and strikes in America is a history of democratic struggles and successes in hopes of achieving change in the workplace. A union of workers was found necessary to achieve change in the workforce including improvements in conditions, attainment of the right to representation, inclusion of collection bargaining and ending bias and discrimination. Unions are democratic economic stabilizers benefiting both workers and the general public. Workers gained benefits from the formation of unions including pay, pensions, and healthcare, as well as grievance processes and holiday pay. Often times, however, many of these conditions were not achieved ...

California Association of Public Hospitals & Health Systems

The California Association of Public Hospitals & Health Systems is committed to continuing giving service that improves the delivery process of the health care with an aim of achieving efficiency, well-coordination, and patient-centered initiatives. CAPH is a non-profit association successful legislatively in the provision of policy development, analysis of health care safety net for every Californian by undertaking a specific financing system and health reform. The California Association of Public Hospitals & Health Systems (CAPH) shows these efforts by ensuring that it is on the path to implementing well-rooted components of electronic health records (EHRs). California public hospitals have enhanced its ...