industrial unionism
Industrial unionism is a labor movement approach that organizes all workers within a specific industry, regardless of their individual job roles or skills. This method aims to unite workers to collectively negotiate better wages, working conditions, and benefits. By bringing together diverse job categories, industrial unions seek to strengthen the bargaining power of all employees in that sector.
Unlike craft unionism, which focuses on specific trades or skills, industrial unionism emphasizes solidarity among all workers. This approach is often associated with organizations like the United Auto Workers and the Congress of Industrial Organizations, which advocate for the rights and interests of workers across entire industries.