Mgt440

Labor Relations Paper

Tai’Sheree Wallace

MGT/431

March 25, 2010

Jermane Enoch

Labor Relations

Labor relation organization derived form the growth of production industries in the 1920’s and the effects that resulted from the 1930’s Great Depression. covered a large amount of labor rights that included the right to bargain as a union, the right for employees to strike, as well as the right for employees to protest and take necessary actions to succeed in achieving their overall goal in better working conditions. As an added form of protection for employees exercising their rights, the was changed drastically due to The Taft – Harley Act which undermined the Labor Relations Act of 1935 and the power that had been granted to the union organizations national (Labor Relations Board). is the largest and most well-known piece of legislation pertaining to labor relations. The primary duties of the Board are to conduct investigations, oversee elections of labor unions, and make decisions that exhibit unfair labor practices. Labor Unions on the other hand are to maintain procedures and make certain that clarity and transparency amongst the employer is exercised to the employees that are union members. Although the became a political party and fell apart within six years of forming, it successfully merged both craft unions and reform groups.

Many years ago, labor unions were created out of necessity, as efforts increased to protect the health and well-being of American workers. Throughout the years, unions have also provided a unified voice for workers and obtained fair treatment for union members in the workplace. During the twentieth century, however, laws have been passed that guarantee employees many of the rights that once had to be negotiated in labor management contracts. An increase in employee-management, teamwork and communication has also reduced the need for workers to be represented by labor unions. Therefore, labor...