The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the principal U.S. federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private decision-making.
Developed by Frederick Herzberg, Hygiene Factors are essential elements that do not motivate employees on their own but are critical to maintaining employee satisfaction. These include salary, benefits, human relations skills, and working conditions. Their absence leads to dissatisfaction.
A labor dispute refers to a controversy between management and labor over various aspects of the workplace, including working conditions, wages, job descriptions, and fringe benefits.
A strike is an organized work stoppage by labor intended to exert pressure on management for better contract terms, improved working conditions, settlement of grievances, or union recognition as a bargaining agent.
A sudden and unannounced work stoppage that occurs while a labor contract is still in effect, typically without union authorization, and considered illegal.
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