Why were the first labor unions organized?

A.
to elect politicians who would invest government funds in new factories

B.
to give workers a voice in their dealings with business owners

C.
to give business leaders power to negotiate new contracts

D.
to provide scabs to replace striking workers

Question

Why were the first labor unions organized?  
 
 

 
 

  

  A. 
  to elect politicians who would invest government funds in new factories   
   

 
 

  

  B. 
  to give workers a voice in their dealings with business owners   
   

 
 

  

  C. 
  to give business leaders power to negotiate new contracts   
   

 
 

  

  D. 
  to provide scabs to replace striking workers

anonymous · Answer

B. Labor unions speak to businesses in place of the workers, better pay/conditions/hours....