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.
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.
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.
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.
