Flashcard: Union Terms

Front

What is the term used for a court order that tells someone to do or stop doing something? This was the strongest weapon used against unions since violating the court order could result in being sent to jail.

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Injunction

Front

What is it called when workers demonstrate outside of a business during a strike in order to draw attention to their demands?

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Picket Line

Front

What is it called when a business owner closes a business in order to gain concessions from the workers?

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Lockout

Front

What is the term for the negotiations between the union representatives and the management?

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Mediation

Front

What is the written agreement that sets up the rules that govern the worker-management relations?

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Contract

Front

What is it called when an impartial third party listens to both sides in a labor dispute and makes a final, binding decision?

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Arbitration

Front

What is circulated among businesses so that “troublemakers” like union organizers will not be hired?

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Blacklist

Front

What term is used for strikebreakers, or workers who continue to work during a strike?

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Strikebreakers or Scabs

Front

What is the term for a contract in which an employee agrees not to join a union?

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Yellow-Dog Contract

Front

What is the official complaint process workers follow if they feel the management violated their contract?

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Grievance