Labor Unions -- Labor Laws Essay

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This lawsuit should be settled between the players union and the NFL, with the NFL agreeing to cut Vilma's suspension in half as a compromise. Carrying this bitter debate out in a public display of acrimony would not serve the NFL or the players well.

What are the benefits of joining a union? Union members are allowed to negotiate on "…pay standards, benefits, and safety and security issues (Hamlett, 2010). Also, if there is unfairness in pay or working conditions, unions can legally go on strike. As to unionization, the NLRA authorizes workers to legally attend meetings held by union leaders hoping to set up a union. The passing out of pro-union literature (including petitions) can be done on the worksite during breaks or at lunchtime. Section 7 of the NLRA says that employees have the right to "…self-organization, to form, join, or bargain collectively through representation of their own choosing…" and the collective bargaining process is basically a series of meetings between union executives (with representatives from the workers) and management.
Both sides present their wants and wishes (or demands) and the negotiation proceeds. If there is no agreement forthcoming, the issue can go before the National Labor Relations Board for mediation.

Union bargaining has a potentially positive effect on both the union and the employer, as all issues are hashed out, are on the table for discussion, and without collective bargaining, management (and business owners) could simply cut wages, cut benefits and curtail other perks simply on a whim. With collective bargaining, these arbitrary actions are not possible.

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