posted by Administrator on Oct 6
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The workforce drives the success of all businesses and companies in the world. This is why, proper treatment must be given to the employees, workers and members of the labor force.
Attention must be accorded under the confines of the law. Ultimately, they must be treated justly in all employment aspects. They contribute greatly with the country’s economy and well being. Thats why several laws are enacted which gives them the right to bargain collectively on their employment terms and conditions. Unfair labor practices are almost always gone unpunished. It is scorned by the society and the law.
What is an unfair labor practice?
Unfair labor practices refers to actions made by employers or unions, which are clearly violates the National Labor Relations Act or NLRA or other legislation concerned. The law has specified certain acts that may constitue unfair practice.
Acts Constituting Unfair Labor Practice or ULP
Under the law, ULP is committed by either an employer or a labor union. Employers commit ULP in any of the following acts:
interference with, restraint or coercion of employees in the exercise of their rights to engage in protected concerted activity or union activities or refrain from them
domination or interference with the formation or administration of a labor organization
discrimination against employees for engaging in concerted or union activities or refraining from them
discrimination against an employee for filing charges with the NLRB or taking part in any NLRB proceedings
refusal to bargain with the union, which is the lawful representative of its employees
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