Trade unions are associations of workers who unite to improve their working conditions and protect themselves from exploitation. Labor Day honors American workers and their contributions. The American Federation of Labor (AFL) and the Committee for Industrial Organization (CIO) made significant contributions to protecting workers’ rights. However, unions have seen a decline in membership and […]
The former Soviet Union imposed a childlessness tax in 1941 to encourage population growth, which lasted for five decades. Some were exempt, and Russia still faces negative population growth concerns. The Soviet Union also dug tunnels and drilled the deepest hole in the world. Many countries offer tax credits to families with children, but that […]
Credit unions and banks offer similar financial services, but credit unions are generally non-profit community institutions while banks are run for profit. Credit unions promote savings and community development, while banks offer international access and high-risk investments. Both are generally safe for depositors. Credit unions and banks are more alike than different. Both are financial […]
