The term 'ballot' refers to a system or method of voting, which can occur in various contexts such as elections, union representation decisions, and other instances where a collective decision is required.
A Bargaining Unit refers to a group of employees certified by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to be represented by a union or bargaining agent. Legal constraints and guidelines govern the formation of these units.
A local union represents the bargaining unit within an organization, with significant authority over the work environment compared to the national union.
Multiple Shop refers to a labor arrangement where both professional and nonprofessional employees are represented within the same bargaining unit. This concept includes various nuances such as legal requirements and the role of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
The National Mediation Board (NMB) is a three-member board established by the Railway Labor Act in 1926 to handle mediation of labor-management disputes in the railway and air transport industries.
The term 'steward' can refer to a union representative responsible for day-to-day issues in a unionized workplace or a male flight attendant providing services aboard an aircraft.
