Exam 17: Labor Law

The union representing workers at Blue Ridge Co.were unable to reach a collective bargaining agreement with management.The union may legally stage a strike in which members stop working but remain at their job posts,physically blocking replacement workers from taking their places,so the strike is more effective.

Right to work laws:

Identify some of the trends and characteristics of organized labor.For example,discuss how the statistics compare for percentage of government vs.private sector employees with union membership,what occupational groups and industries have the highest percentage of unionized workers,and what regions of the country have the highest and lowest union membership.

Joan was unhappy with her union's decision not to file a grievance.Consequently,she publicly criticized the union officials.Since Joan went public with her complaint,the union can discipline her.

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)found that Acey,Inc.illegally refused to give union members their jobs back after an unfair labor practices strike.The NLRB ordered the company to give the union members their jobs.Acey refused to comply with the NLRB order.The NLRB: