What going on with labor unions? A Q&A with Megan Reynolds.

Writers, coal miners, railway workers, UPS drivers—labor unions across the United States have made headlines for demanding higher wages, better benefits and safer working conditions. A labor union is a group of employees who use a collective voice to strengthen their ability to negotiate with their employer, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. has a rich history of labor movements; for example, unions are responsible for federal laws around workplace safety requirements and child labor laws.