This assignment requires you to reflect on the concept of business unionism adopted by the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and the impact that this philosophy has had on U.S. la

This assignment requires you to reflect on the concept of business unionism adopted by the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and the impact that this philosophy has had on U.S. labor relations. By the end of this activity you should better understand the benefits and limitations of the business unionism approach of the U.S. labor movement.
The American Federation of Labor succeeded in part because it adopted a “business unionism” approach that accepted the economic system based on capitalism and sought to secure gains for its members through negotiation with management. As part of the business unionism philosophy, the union bargained for better “bread and butter issues” – pay, benefits and working conditions.

discuss the benefits and limitations of this approach for the U.S. labor movement today. In your essay, be sure to consider the differences in the economic environment of the late 1800s and the economic environment today. Also, you must support your analysis with information from the readings and other sources, as appropriate.