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What has been the main purpose of labor unions?

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The main purpose was to request better wages and working conditions the conditions in factories were unsafe, unhealthy, sometimes illegal, dangerous, and just plain awful
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The main purpose of labor unions is to give workers the power to negotiate for more favorable working conditions and other benefits through collective bargaining. Collective bargaining is the heart and soul of the labor union.

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