Union organizing basics, collective bargaining process, and labor relations vocabulary for the HR professional.
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- What is a labor union?
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An organization of workers formed to negotiate with employers over wages, hours, and working conditions- What is collective bargaining?
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The process by which a union and employer negotiate the terms of a labor contract- What US federal law protects most private-sector employees' right to organize and bargain collectively?
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The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)- What federal agency enforces the National Labor Relations Act?
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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)- In ____, employees vote by secret ballot on whether to be represented by a union.
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a union election- What is a bargaining unit?
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A group of employees with shared interests who are represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes- What percentage of a bargaining unit must sign authorization cards before the NLRB will typically schedule a union election?
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At least 30 percent- What is an authorization card?
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A card signed by an employee indicating support for union representation- What term describes an employer's unlawful actions to prevent or punish union organizing?
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Unfair labor practice (ULP)- What is a card check?
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A process where an employer voluntarily recognizes a union based on signed authorization cards instead of a formal election- What is an open shop?
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A workplace where employees are not required to join or financially support a union as a condition of employment- What is a union shop?
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A workplace where new employees must join the union within a specified time after being hired- What is an agency shop?
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A workplace where employees are not required to join the union but must pay a fee for representation costs- What term describes state laws that prohibit mandatory union membership or fees as a condition of employment?
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Right-to-work laws- What is a collective bargaining agreement (CBA)?
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A written contract between an employer and a union covering wages, hours, and working conditions
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