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This act established the legal right for workers to join labor unions and to engage in collective bargaining.

This act was passed to balance the power of labor and management, and restricts certain union practices.

A process used by employers and unions to negotiate labor contracts that determine wages, hours, and other terms of employment.

A written legal contract between an employer and a union representing the employees that details the terms of employment.

A form of union security agreement where the employer agrees to hire union members only.

A workplace where the employer can hire nonunion employees who must then join the union within a specified time period.

State laws that prohibit the requirement of union membership as a condition of employment.

A workplace arrangement where employees do not have to join the union, but must pay union dues as if they were members.

The legal obligation of a union to represent all members fairly, in good faith, and without discrimination.

The process outlined in a collective bargaining agreement to resolve conflicts between the employer and employees or the union.

A method of settling labor disputes by using a neutral third party to make a binding decision.

A work stoppage caused by the mass refusal of employees to work, often to enforce compliance with demands concerning conditions of employment.

An action taken by an employer to prevent employees from entering the workplace during a labor dispute.

Provisions in a collective bargaining agreement that require employees to join the union or pay union dues as a condition of employment.

A provision in a collective bargaining agreement where an employer automatically deducts union dues from employees' paychecks.

A CBA clause in which the union agrees not to strike and the employer agrees not to lock out workers for the duration of the contract.

A federal law establishing minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, recordkeeping, and child labor standards.

This law ensures safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards.

An independent federal agency created to enforce labor laws and ensure fair labor practices.

A union's attempt to influence an employer by exerting pressure on another company, typically a supplier or customer, not directly involved in the dispute.

A method for workers to organize into a labor union in which a majority of employees in a bargaining unit sign authorization forms, or 'cards', stating they wish to be represented by the union.

The legal right of employees to negotiate the terms of their employment through a representative of their own choosing.

Actions by employers or unions that violate employees' rights or the legal rules governing labor relations.

The legal status of a union as the sole representative of all the employees in the bargaining unit.