Domestic servitude is a form of human trafficking that is prevalent throughout various parts of the world. This problem is slightly more difficult to manage as it occurs in a private residence. Migrant workers are especially vulnerable to this form of modern slavery. Many measures by the government and society as a whole can be taken to prevent domestic servitude such as increased regulation of the private economy, increased awareness of U.S. laws on legal protection, and closer monitoring of
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increase of sweatshop labor. Globalization has been instrumental in many of these country’s development, bringing large corporations from overseas and creating a broader global commodity chain, which has created a greater flow of raw materials as well as flow of information and technology between developing and developed countries. However, globalization has some darker sides too, with sweatshops being at the forefront. This paper will take you into the world of sweat shots and labor standards in an
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MG420 Research Assignment BY: Travis Jones 1.) Define and discuss the term “collective bargaining.” Include and discuss [showing relevance or applicability] a current web-based item/magazine article about a real life example of a collective bargaining action. Write a succinct and complete summary on the contents of the article you’ve provided along with your critical comments about that article. Support your findings with reference research. When the system is working effectively, efficiency
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Case Study in Unfair Labor Practice Labor unions have been in decline over the last few decades. However, labor unions in the healthcare industry have been in the news recently, in particular, large and well-funded nursing unions. Sanders and McCutcheon (2010) point out that there is a sense of urgency among nursing unions in large numbers and that nurses in these unions aren’t just concerned about wages, hours and benefits, but patient care and nurse patient ratios. This issue is a key factor
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1930s, the belief that labor markets were noncompetitive and that individual workplaces were unfair and union premiums were low. The passage of favorable legislation, in the form of the Wagner Act, was a reflection of the idea that unions could actually improve the functioning of labor markets and serve as a countervailing power to big business. Over the past several decades, union membership has declined because government policy became pro-competitive, it became clearer that labor markets were relatively
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be cited according to APA guidelines, including the textbook. a. Evaluate the various claims made by the union and counterclaims made by the company regarding the charges of unfair labor practices. Which of the arguments are most persuasive? Section 8(a)(1) of the National Labor states, “It shall be an unfair labor practice for an employer to interfere with, restrain, or coerce employees in the exercise of the rights guaranteed by section 7.” (NLRB, 2012) From what I can gather from various readings
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12/17/12 National Labor Relations Act Initial History The National Labor Relations Act of 1935, commonly referred to as the Wagner Act, is the basic bill of rights for unions. It was enacted to eliminate employers' interference with the organization of workers into unions. Before, many employers would threaten the employees that if they would be joining a union they would receive less pay, benefits, hours, or even be fired. This caused an outcry in American
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1. Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act specifies that “employees shall have the right to self-organization, to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing, and to engage in other concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection.” Describe how the NLRB has interpreted the phrase “concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection
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After you know the posts, you decided to terminate Fred. Unfortunately, you heard Fred has hired a big fancy employment lawyer and is going to sue you on unfair labor practices and invasion of privacy. Employers who discipline employees for their social media activity could unwittingly violate protections under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) for employees who engage in “protected concerted
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1. How does the NLRB determine if the bargaining unit proposed by the labor organization is appropriate? The statutory provisions in section 9(b) of the Taft-Hartley Act give to the National Labor Relations Board the power or the exclusive jurisdiction to determine the appropriate unit for collective bargaining purposes when such a decision is required in a representation case or an unfair labor practice case brought before it. In making the determination, the Board's discretion is subject
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