Difference between revisions of "Bargaining unit"
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In [[labor relations]], a [[bargaining unit]] (hereinafter, the ''Unit'') is a group of employees represented, or seeking representation, by a [[labor union]] or other [[labor organization]]. The ''Unit'' is generally determined on the basis of a "[[community of interest]]" of the employees involved. Employees who have the same or similar interests with respect to wages, hours, and other working conditions may be grouped together into a bargaining unit. | In [[labor relations]], a [[bargaining unit]] (hereinafter, the ''Unit'') is a group of employees represented, or seeking representation, by a [[labor union]] or other [[labor organization]]. The ''Unit'' is generally determined on the basis of a "[[community of interest]]" of the employees involved. Employees who have the same or similar interests with respect to wages, hours, and other working conditions may be grouped together into a bargaining unit. | ||
| − | The ''Unit'' may include the employees of one employer, one establishment, or one occupation or craft. The ''Unit'' may include both professional and nonprofessional employees, provided a majority of professional employees vote to be members of the unit. Guards cannot be included in the same bargaining unit as other | + | The ''Unit'' may include the employees of one employer, one establishment, or one occupation or craft. The ''Unit'' may include both professional and nonprofessional employees, provided a majority of professional employees vote to be members of the unit. Guards cannot be included in the same bargaining unit as other [[employee]]s. A [[labor union]] and [[employer]] may agree on the [[appropriate bargaining unit]]. If not, the issue is settled by the [[NLRB]]. |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*https://www.everycrsreport.com/reports/RL32930.html#_Toc412559551 | *https://www.everycrsreport.com/reports/RL32930.html#_Toc412559551 | ||
Latest revision as of 09:00, 15 November 2019
In labor relations, a bargaining unit (hereinafter, the Unit) is a group of employees represented, or seeking representation, by a labor union or other labor organization. The Unit is generally determined on the basis of a "community of interest" of the employees involved. Employees who have the same or similar interests with respect to wages, hours, and other working conditions may be grouped together into a bargaining unit.
The Unit may include the employees of one employer, one establishment, or one occupation or craft. The Unit may include both professional and nonprofessional employees, provided a majority of professional employees vote to be members of the unit. Guards cannot be included in the same bargaining unit as other employees. A labor union and employer may agree on the appropriate bargaining unit. If not, the issue is settled by the NLRB.
