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National Labor Relations Act

January 28, 2015 by: Content Team

The National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”), also referred to as the “Wagner Act,” is a law enacted by the federal government for the purpose of regulating labor and management practices. The primary goal of the Act is to protect the rights of private sector employees and to improve the inequality of bargaining power that exists between employees and employers. It […]

National Labor Relations Board

January 28, 2015 by: Content Team

The National Labor Relations Board, also known as the “NLRB,” is an agency within the United States government that is responsible for solving issues related to unfair labor practices. The agency also elects labor union representatives and ensures that industries follow the laws set by the National Labor Relations Act. To explore this concept, consider the following National Labor Relations […]

Collective Bargaining

December 27, 2014 by: Content Team

Collective bargaining is the negotiation process that takes place between an employer and a group of employees when certain issues arise. The employees rely on a union member to represent them during the bargaining process, and the negotiations often relate to regulating such issues as working conditions, employee safety, training, wages, and layoffs. When an agreement is reached, the resulting […]