Labor unions
CLEP American Government, Chapter 28 Labor unions Labor unions organize workers for collective bargaining and political action. In the workplace, a union may negotiate wages, schedules, safety rules, benefits, and grievance procedures with an employer. In politics, it may endorse candidates, canvass members, lobby legislators, submit comments to agencies, or litigate over labor law. Dues, […]
Business groups
CLEP American Government, Chapter 28 Business groups Business interests organize in several forms. A large firm may lobby directly when a tax, contract, or regulation affects it intensely. A trade association pools money and information across an industry, while a broader chamber of commerce represents firms with many different concerns. Concentrated financial stakes make sustained […]
