National Child Labor Committee

1. Define the term “collective bargaining” and list and describe four issues that are mandatory components of a collective bargaining agreement. Collective bargaining is defined as “U.S. labor relations system that works effectively, efficiency, equity and voice in which are achieved through collective bargaining. In collective bargaining, the representatives of the employer and the employees negotiate the terms and conditions of employment that will apply to the employees.” (Budd 11) The terms…

However, in case the employer denies the request, yet keeps the interview going, this action is considered an unfair labor practice whereas the employee can absolutely refuse to answer. On the other hand, the representation also obtains some rights with his client such as to speak during the interview, except the right to tell the employee not to response nor give the…

income earners in the US earned 10% of the pre-tax wages (Noah, 2012) but that number has increased to 20% by 2013 (Piketty, 2014). Another worry is that this consolidation of wealth that we have seen in recent years may lead to monopolization of labor, which may lead to less consumer freedoms, general lack of competition, and other market manipulations which were discussed in class (Lynn and Longman 2010). While income disparity is a major factor in the changing economic climate in the United…

1. In the above case, Mary Smith is suing Lending Store, Inc. for being fired without any form of explanation. Mary Smith can argue that she has been decimated and the company has violated the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972. Under the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, “the right of all employees and job applicants (1) to be treated without discrimination and (2) to be able to sue employees if they are discriminated against” Cheeseman, 2007, p. 428). Mary Smith can argue that…

through sudden strike activity. MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The Supreme Court's Gardner-Denver decision: a. resulted in trial courts overturning discrimination grievances heard by the arbitrators. b. contended that the arbitrator’s expertise pertains to labor agreement interpretation and not to resolving federal civil rights laws. c. applies only to "reverse-discrimination" grievances (white employees having more seniority who are denied a promotion filled by a minority employee, for example).…

Three Acts of Roosevelt's New Deal The National Labor Relations Act is also known as the Wagner Act. In 1933, Senator Robert F. Wagner submitted a bill before Congress that would prohibit unfair labor practices by employers. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed this bill into law on July 5, 1935. It guaranteed the right of employees to organize, form unions, and bargain collectively with their employers. It also assured that workers would have a choice on whether to belong to a union or…

This Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charge is being filed on behalf of NFFE 1442 Local Union concerning affected NFFE, 1442 Local Union Vice President Mr. Charles Vickery due to a Letter of Reprimand that was given to him by his immediate Supervisor. The Letter of Reprimand was administered on 24 October 2017 as a result of him requesting Sick Leave and an exchange of words between him and the Supervisor that ensued. The charge is being filed to contest violations by the Immediate Supervisor,…

A strike is the most powerful weapon that Unions and employees have to convince employers to meet their demands when it comes to improved wages, working conditions and hours. Due to employees striking, employers are in some cases forced to use permanent replacement workers. Should Congress step in and outlaw the use of permanent replacements during strikes? Some are in agreement with employers stating that if they are not able to replace the striking workers they, the employer, could face…

National Labor Relations Board: Role, Policy and Political Influence The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) was established in 1935 by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). (Carrell & Heavrin, 2013, p. 31). According to Carrell and Heavrin (2013), the NLRA also known as the Wagner Act states that employees have the right to self-organize; to form, join, or assist labor organizations; to bargain collectively through representation of their own choosing; to engage in other concerted…

Labor unions have been around for centuries. They were put in place to help union members to ensure their wages and working conditions were up to par. Unions were formed so workers can have a voice to fight against employers due to unfair labor practices. Every employee wants to feel they are a valuable employee and feel they are being appreciated. In this paper, I will discuss how a large, fast growing non-union manufacturing organization that has multiple locations in the United States and…