The American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) is a national trade union center, the largest federation of unions in the United States. It works to improve the lives of working people through its advocacy in policy, economy, and human rights.
Employer interference refers to a broad category of unfair labor practices whereby employers unlawfully influence, coerce, or restrain employees in exercising their rights to join, assist, or refrain from labor organizations. Governed by Section 8(a) of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), these practices seek to ensure fair and free participation in labor activities.
Exploitation refers to the act of taking unfair advantage of individuals or situations to benefit oneself. This term is often associated with a negative connotation, implying unethical or immoral behavior.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law enacted in 1938 that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards in the United States.
A coordinated national, regional, or municipal work stoppage employed to pressure management or the government into agreeing to contract terms, resolving grievances, or recognizing a union.
An industrial union is an organization that unites all workers, regardless of their specific trades or occupations, within a particular industry under one umbrella. This type of union aims to include a broad spectrum of workers, from laborers to specialists, to collectively negotiate labor conditions and advocate for workers' rights.
A labor federation is an umbrella labor organization encompassing multiple affiliated local labor unions and providing extensive support services. The national AFL-CIO is a central trade union federation in the United States with numerous affiliates.
A labor union is an association of workers formed to negotiate collectively with employers over wages, working conditions, benefits, and other aspects of employment.
Right-to-Work Laws are statutes that prohibit agreements between labor unions and employers that make union membership, dues, or fees a condition of employment, as permitted by Section 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley Act.
Underpay refers to a scenario in which individuals receive wages that are considered insufficient or below the market value for the job or procedure they perform. This can be due to several factors, including market dynamics, organizational policies, or perceived worth.
An identifying mark placed on goods to signify that they were produced by a labor union or in a shop that deals with organized labor. It encourages patronage by other union members and supporters.
Union Recognition, also known as union certification, is the acknowledgment by an employer or authority that a trade union has the right to represent and negotiate on behalf of a group of workers. This is typically achieved after a secret-ballot election, supervised by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), in which the union secures at least 50 percent of the vote.
