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Objectives of Labor Unions
negotiate better wages, benefits, working conditions, and job security for their members.
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
An independent federal agency overseeing labor law enforcement, collective bargaining processes, and addressing unfair labor practices.
Mandatory Bargaining Subjects
Issues that unions and employers must negotiate, including wages, hours, and working conditions.
Permissive Bargaining Subjects
Non-mandatory issues that can be negotiated if both parties agree, such as union representation on a board.
Illegal Bargaining Subjects
Topics prohibited by law, such as discriminatory agreements or closed shop clauses.
Role of a Whistleblower
An individual who reports misconduct, unethical behavior, or illegal activities within an organization.
Whistleblower Protections
Federal and state laws protect whistleblowers from retaliation, such as the Whistleblower Protection Act.
Intellectual Property
Creations of the mind, such as inventions, designs, and artistic works, protected by copyrights, patents, and trademarks.
Copyright
Protects original works of authorship like books, music, and software from unauthorized use.
Patent
Grants exclusive rights to inventors to produce and sell an invention for a set period.
Trademark
Protects brand names, logos, and symbols that distinguish goods or services.
Employment at Will
Doctrine stating employers can terminate employees for any lawful reason, and employees can leave their job at any time without cause.
Exceptions to Employment at Will
Public policy, implied contracts, and good faith exceptions limit employers' ability to terminate at will.
Distributive Justice
Focuses on the fair allocation of resources among individuals.
Procedural Justice
Emphasizes fairness in the processes used to make decisions.
Interactional Justice
Pertains to the respect and dignity shown to individuals during decision-making processes.
Labor Union Certification
Process overseen by the NLRB in which employees vote to form or join a union.
Unfair Labor Practices
Actions by employers or unions that violate the National Labor Relations Act, such as coercion or retaliation.
Right-to-Work Laws
State laws that prohibit requiring union membership as a condition of employment.
Union Security Agreements
Clauses in collective bargaining agreements that address union membership and dues requirements.
Ron Blue's Four Uses of Money
Live (expenses), Give (charity), Owe (debts and taxes), Grow (savings and investments).
Ron Blue Biblical Stewardship Viewpoints
generosity, debt avoidance, and wise planning.
Collective Bargaining
Negotiation process between employers and unions to reach agreements on wages, benefits, and conditions.
Grievance Procedure
A formal process for resolving disputes between employees and management or unions.
Arbitration
A method of resolving disputes where a neutral third party provides a binding decision.
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