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Labor Unions and Collective Bargaining definitions

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  • Labor Union

    An organized group of workers aiming to negotiate collectively for improved wages and working conditions.
  • Collective Bargaining

    A negotiation process where workers act as a group to secure better pay and workplace standards from employers.
  • Industrial Revolution

    A historical period marked by worker exploitation, prompting the rise of labor laws and organized worker groups.
  • Labor Law

    Regulations established to protect workers from exploitation and ensure fair treatment in the workplace.
  • Labor Market Equilibrium

    A state where the quantity of labor supplied matches the quantity demanded, determining wage and employment levels.
  • Labor Supply

    The total number of workers willing and able to work at various wage levels in a given market.
  • Labor Demand

    The total number of workers employers are willing to hire at different wage rates.
  • Job Qualification Standard

    Requirements such as training or certification that must be met to be eligible for certain employment positions.
  • Apprenticeship Program

    A structured training system combining technical education and practical experience for skill development.
  • Marginal Production of Labor

    The additional output generated by employing one more worker, often increased by higher skill levels.
  • Minimum Wage Law

    A legal requirement setting the lowest hourly pay employers can offer, often supported by worker organizations.
  • Equilibrium Wage

    The pay rate at which the number of workers employers want to hire equals the number of workers available.
  • Union Membership

    The proportion of workers belonging to organized labor groups within a workforce or country.
  • Certification

    Official recognition of a worker’s skills or training, often required for unionized positions.
  • Technical School

    An educational institution providing specialized training necessary for certain skilled trades or professions.