Collective Bargaining Process
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What is the primary goal of collective bargaining?

  • To provide training and support to workers
  • To resolve grievances and disputes
  • To establish a union in a workplace
  • To negotiate with employers to establish terms and conditions of employment (correct)

What is the term for the written contract outlining the terms and conditions of employment?

  • Collective Bargaining Agreement (correct)
  • Union Charter
  • Labor Contract
  • Employment Agreement

What is the structure of a labor union?

  • International union, national union, local union (correct)
  • Local union, national union, international union
  • International union, local union, national union
  • National union, local union, international union

Which of the following strikes led to union recognition?

<p>Flint Sit-Down Strike (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of union membership?

<p>Higher wages and better benefits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What labor law protects workers' right to form and join unions?

<p>National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the group of elected leaders responsible for decision-making in a union?

<p>Executive board (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of stewards in a union?

<p>To enforce the collective bargaining agreement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an international labor organization?

<p>International Labour Organization (ILO) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the bargaining unit?

<p>To group of workers covered by the collective bargaining agreement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Collective Bargaining

  • Process of negotiating with employers to establish terms and conditions of employment
  • Union representatives bargain on behalf of workers to achieve better wages, benefits, and working conditions
  • Key elements:
    • Negotiating committee: Union representatives and employer representatives
    • Bargaining unit: Group of workers covered by the collective bargaining agreement
    • Collective bargaining agreement (CBA): Written contract outlining terms and conditions of employment

Union Organization

  • Structure of a labor union:
    • Local union: Smallest unit of organization, representing workers in a specific workplace or area
    • National union: Larger organization that represents multiple local unions
    • International union: Global organization that represents workers across countries
  • Union leadership:
    • President or chairperson: Elected leader of the union
    • Executive board: Group of elected leaders responsible for decision-making
    • Stewards: Union representatives responsible for enforcing the collective bargaining agreement

Strike History

  • Major strikes in the United States:
    • Haymarket affair (1886): Labor protest in Chicago that turned violent
    • Pullman Strike (1894): Nationwide strike by railroad workers
    • Flint Sit-Down Strike (1936-1937): Strike by autoworkers in Michigan that led to union recognition
  • Notable strikes worldwide:
    • French General Strike (1936): Strike by workers in France that led to improved working conditions
    • UK Miners' Strike (1984-1985): Strike by coal miners in the UK that led to changes in labor laws

Worker Benefits

  • Benefits of union membership:
    • Higher wages and better benefits
    • Improved working conditions and safety
    • Job security and protection from unfair dismissal
    • Training and education opportunities
    • Collective bargaining power

Labor Laws

  • Key labor laws in the United States:
    • National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) (1935): Protects workers' right to form and join unions
    • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (1938): Establishes minimum wage, overtime, and child labor standards
    • Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) (1959): Regulates union governance and financial reporting
  • International labor laws:
    • International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions: Set global standards for labor rights and protections

Stewards

  • Role of stewards:
    • Enforce the collective bargaining agreement
    • Represent workers in grievances and disputes
    • Communicate with union leadership and members
    • Provide training and support to workers
    • Act as a liaison between workers and management

Collective Bargaining

  • Negotiation process between employers and union representatives to establish employment terms and conditions
  • Aimed at achieving better wages, benefits, and working conditions for workers
  • Key elements include negotiating committee, bargaining unit, and collective bargaining agreement (CBA)

Union Organization

  • Local union: smallest unit of organization, representing workers in a specific workplace or area
  • National union: larger organization representing multiple local unions
  • International union: global organization representing workers across countries
  • Union leadership includes president or chairperson, executive board, and stewards

Strike History

  • Haymarket affair (1886): labor protest in Chicago that turned violent
  • Pullman Strike (1894): nationwide strike by railroad workers
  • Flint Sit-Down Strike (1936-1937): strike by autoworkers in Michigan that led to union recognition
  • French General Strike (1936): strike by workers in France that led to improved working conditions
  • UK Miners' Strike (1984-1985): strike by coal miners in the UK that led to changes in labor laws

Worker Benefits

  • Higher wages and better benefits
  • Improved working conditions and safety
  • Job security and protection from unfair dismissal
  • Training and education opportunities
  • Collective bargaining power

Labor Laws

  • National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) (1935): protects workers' right to form and join unions
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (1938): establishes minimum wage, overtime, and child labor standards
  • Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) (1959): regulates union governance and financial reporting
  • International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions: set global standards for labor rights and protections

Stewards

  • Enforce the collective bargaining agreement
  • Represent workers in grievances and disputes
  • Communicate with union leadership and members
  • Provide training and support to workers
  • Act as a liaison between workers and management

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