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What is the definition of labor relations?

  • The study and practice of managing unionized employment situations in North America. (correct)
  • The study of human resources management.
  • The study of work and workers.
  • The study and practice of managing non-unionized employment situations.

What regulates labor relations in most of the private sector in the United States?

  • The International Labour Organization.
  • The Department of Labor.
  • The United States Congress.
  • The National Labor Relations Act. (correct)

What is the main purpose of unions in labor relations?

  • To create a hostile work environment.
  • To provide job security to workers and ensure all employees are well compensated for labor. (correct)
  • To decrease the power of employers.
  • To increase the power of employers.

What is collective bargaining used for in labor relations?

<p>To ensure all workers are represented equally and fairly. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has collective bargaining been proven to do in labor relations?

<p>Lower the wage gap and establish more equality in workers and wages. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the International Labour Organization (ILO)?

<p>An integral part of collective bargaining. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the 74th United States Congress create to maintain equal and fair treatment for both employees and employers?

<p>The National Labor Relation Act. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can both unions and employers do during collective bargaining if the bargaining is not resulting in the demands each party wants?

<p>Both have ways to shut down the organization. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the differences between labor relations in Canada and the United States?

<p>There are differences between the two nations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Labor Relations

The study and practice of managing employment situations involving unions in North America.

National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)

A law that regulates labor relations in the private sector of the United States.

Labor Unions

Organizations representing workers to improve their working conditions, pay, and benefits.

Collective Bargaining

A process where unions and employers negotiate work conditions, wages, and benefits.

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Collective Bargaining's Role

A process that helps to balance the power between workers and employers by ensuring fair treatment.

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International Labour Organization (ILO)

An international organization promoting workers' rights and improving working conditions globally.

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National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) Creation

A law passed in 1935 by the US Congress to ensure fair treatment for both workers and employers.

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Collective Bargaining Breakdown

Both sides have options if bargaining fails, like strikes, lockouts, or mediation.

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Labor Relations Differences (US vs. Canada)

The United States and Canada have different frameworks for labor relations.

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Study Notes

Labor Relations: A Study of Work and Workers

  • Labor relations can have different meanings depending on the context in which it is used.
  • Labor relations define "for or with whom one works and under what rules.”
  • In North America, labor relations is the study and practice of managing unionized employment situations.
  • Labor relations is frequently a subarea within human resource management.
  • In the United States, labor relations in most of the private sector is regulated by the National Labor Relations Act.
  • Labor relations in Canada and the United States are similar, but there are differences between the two nations.
  • Unions are a significant aspect of labor relations and provide job security to workers and ensure all employees are well compensated for labor.
  • Collective bargaining is used to ensure all workers are represented equally and fairly.
  • Collective bargaining has been proven to lower the wage gap and establish more equality in workers and wages.
  • An integral part of collective bargaining is the International Labour Organization (ILO).
  • To maintain equal and fair treatment for both employees and employers, the 74th United States Congress created the National Labor Relation Act.
  • During collective bargaining, unions and employers both have ways to shut down the organization if the bargaining is not resulting in the demands each party wants.

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Test your knowledge on labor relations with this informative quiz. Learn about the different meanings of labor relations, the role of unions, and the importance of collective bargaining. Discover how labor relations are regulated in North America and the differences between the United States and Canada. Challenge yourself to understand the impact of the National Labor Relations Act and the International Labour Organization on worker's rights. Take this quiz to expand your knowledge on the study of work and workers.

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