Labor Basics
This is a group of workers who join together to protect their rights.
What is a union?
This is the process where a union and employer discuss wages and working conditions.
What is collective bargaining?
These extra advantages may include health insurance, vacation, and retirement plans.
What are benefits?
These laws protect workers but also affect how freely businesses can operate. What are they generally called?
What are labor laws?
These regular payments are made by members to support the group.
What are union dues?
A contract signed by both sides that must be followed is called this.
What is a legally binding contract?
A worker may use this formal process to complain about unfair treatment.
What are grievance procedures?
Jobs in businesses that are not owned by the government belong to this sector.
What is the private sector?
This type of "shop" requires all workers to join the union to keep their job.
What is a closed shop?
The group of employees represented by the union in contract negotiations is called this.
What is a bargaining unit?
These are actions by employers or unions that violate labor laws.
What are unfair labor practices?
Teachers, police officers, and other government employees work in this sector.
What is the public sector?
This type of law allows workers to choose not to join the collective group, even a workplace where the group exists.
What is a right to work law?
These rights give longer-serving employees more advantages, such as job security.
What are seniority rights?
This board handles complaints about labor law violations and union disputes.
What is the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)?
This U.S. government agency enforces labor laws and protects workers' rights.
What is the Department of Labor?