decertification election
A process by which a union ceases to be the exclusive bargaining agent for employees
right-to-work laws
State laws that ban both the union shop and the closed shop
union shop
Establishment in which all employees must belong to the union, either when they are hired, or within a specified time after they are hired
primary boycott
Boycott by striking employees that is directed mainly against their employer
strike
Concerted stoppage of work to force an employer to yield to union demands
picket
Patrolling of union members with signs alongside the premises of the employer during a labor dispute
unfair labor practices
Union or employer actions that violate the rights of employees with respect to union activity
mediation
Attempt by a neutral party to achieve a compromise between disputing parties
lockout
Employer's shutdown of operations to bring pressure on employees
open shop
Establishment in which nonunion members do not pay union dues