A Bargaining Unit refers to a group of employees certified by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to be represented by a union or bargaining agent. Legal constraints and guidelines govern the formation of these units.
Boulewarism refers to a 'take-it-or-leave-it' offer made by management to labor in the context of collective bargaining, circumventing union negotiations. It has been ruled illegal as a violation of the Wagner Act (National Labor Relations Act of 1935).
In management and business contexts, 'concern' refers to matters requiring attention, issues in labor relations, or business organizations.
A person who attempts to bring management and labor together to resolve disputes and foster mutually beneficial outcomes.
Functional Authority refers to the ability of staff members to initiate and veto actions in their area of expertise, allowing decisions to be directly implemented by those with specialized knowledge. Common areas include accounting, labor relations, and employment testing.
Individual bargaining refers to negotiations between a single employee and their employer, often giving the employer greater strength compared to collective bargaining where the employer negotiates with a group of employees.
Industrial relations encompass the dealings and interactions of a company with its employees, labor unions, and governmental institutions, with a focus on promoting partnership, cooperation, and negotiated conflict resolution.
A labor agreement, also known as a labor contract or collective bargaining agreement, is an officially negotiated deal between management and labor unions detailing the terms of employment, working conditions, wages, benefits, and other employment-related matters.
A labor dispute refers to a controversy between management and labor over various aspects of the workplace, including working conditions, wages, job descriptions, and fringe benefits.
A requirement for union members to keep their membership for the duration of a labor agreement. Workers are not required to join unions under this arrangement.
Multiemployer bargaining, also known as association bargaining, refers to an arrangement where an association of employers in the same industry negotiates with labor unions as a collective entity.
Multiple Shop refers to a labor arrangement where both professional and nonprofessional employees are represented within the same bargaining unit. This concept includes various nuances such as legal requirements and the role of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
A pivotal federal statute aimed at promoting and protecting employees' rights to organize and collectively bargain while prohibiting certain unfair labor practices by employers.
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is an independent federal agency tasked with enforcing US labor law in relation to collective bargaining and unfair labor practices.
The National Mediation Board (NMB) is a three-member board established by the Railway Labor Act in 1926 to handle mediation of labor-management disputes in the railway and air transport industries.
An enterprise that employs workers without regard to whether they are members of a labor union.
A governmental organization dedicated to reviewing and encouraging safety practices within both public and private sector organizations, often functioning as a Safety Committee in labor and management relations.
Extra compensation paid as inducement to accept shift work, especially during evening and midnight hours.
Speedup refers to the efforts by employers to obtain increased productivity from workers without a corresponding increase in wages. This practice is commonly seen in both industrial and corporate settings where efficiency is crucial.
A formal notification given by a union to an employer and relevant mediation agencies, signaling an imminent strike action due to unmet demands or rejected offers.
A union shop is a type of workplace in which all employees must be members of a union. However, nonunion members may work provided they agree to join the union after a specified period.
A labor agreement providing that existing employees may continue as union or nonunion members, but new employees must join the union.
