Unions In The 1960's

Question 1

What was the Equal Pay Act?

Answer 1

. Introduced in 1963

. Gave men and women equal pay for equal work

Question 2

How did the Civil Rights Act benefit workers?

Answer 2

. The Civil Rights Act outlawed discrimination in whatever situation Based in race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.

Question 3

What was the Economic Opportunity Act?

Answer 3

. Introduced in 1964

. It increased training opportunities for workers therefore allowing them to become more skilled.

Question 4

What was the Age Discrimination Act?

Answer 4

. Introduced in 1968

. It protected those over the age of 40 from any form of discrimination within the workplace.

Question 5

How did workers gain from the merging of the AFL and the CIO in 1955?

Answer 5

. This merge bought together some 85% of all union members and gave the movement more influence and power with its now high 16million members.

Unions could now:
. Bargain with employers over working conditions
. Bargain with employers over wages
. Negotiate over contract conditions
. Gain medical and dental insurance
. Negotiate paid holidays
. Gain pensions
. Negotiate unemployment insurance