Why did workers need labor unions? what were their goals?

Before Labor Unions came into existence, workers had no power to fight against big businesses and were forced into working long hours with very little pay and in dangerous conditions. Labor Unions were something that, although still not as powerful as big businesses (until the Progressive Era), had the power to fight against the extreme circumstances workers found themselves in.

Franklin expresses the following American values:

Protestant work ethic

Self reliance

Explanation:

Unites States emerged as the first nation which believed in the idea of equality, individualism and freedom. This is how idea of "American Exceptionalism" came out.

In "God helps those that help themselves", Benjamin Franklin is clearly talks about self-reliance. He said that to improve our lives, only we are responsible. Only if we take this responsibility, chances of an improved life become greater and even God is on our side. Also, he talks about the work-ethics of the Protestant.