A Primer on American Labor Law [Hardcover]

The book is for non-lawyers, lawyers and foreign audiences with an interest in the American labor and discrimination system.The book is for non-lawyer, union and employer representatives; lawyers who are grounded in the American system but have little understanding of labor law; labor lawyers, including government representatives who want to have an overview; and foreign audiences who are interested in the United States, American studies and labor-management relations.The book is for non-lawyer, union and employer representatives; lawyers who are grounded in the American system but have little understanding of labor law; labor lawyers, including government representatives who want to have an overview; and foreign audiences who are interested in the United States, American studies and labor-management relations.There are many new realities confronting labor in the United States. Technology is redefining traditional employment, and globalization continues moving manufacturing as well as service jobs to lower-cost jurisdictions. This timely sixth edition discusses the recent political developments that impact American labor, as well as new court cases and the social and economic issues that American workers are confronting. For union and employer representatives and labor lawyers, alike this volume not only describes the labor law system briefly and clearly, but also attempts to further an understanding among workers, unions, and businesses in order to promote an improved working environment. Professor William B. Gould, IV brings to this work more than a half-century of experience as a practicing labor lawyer and academic, as well as practical exposure to the relationship between administrative agencies and the public.1. An overview; 2. Industrial relations and labor law before modern legislation; 3. The National Labor Relations Act and related labor law; 4. Unfair labor practices; 5. Establishing the collective bargaining relationship: organization and recognition; 6.lÓ8