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State Right-To-Work Laws (And Which States Have Them)
A Right to Work law secures the right of employees to decide for themselves whether or not to join or financially support a union. In other words, in "Right-to-Work" states, workers cannot negotiate contract provisions that insist all employees covered under that contract join the union (referred to as a "union shop.") Right to work laws may not apply to employees who work in the railway or airline industries or on a federal enclave.

Pros & Cons Of Being A Union Worker

Information On Unfair Labor Practices
Descriptions of different types of unfair labor practices.

Trade Unions & Labor Organizations 

National Labor Relations Board Fact Sheet
Information about the NLRB`s two principal functions, which are to determine whether employees wish to be unionized and to prevent and remedy unlawful unfair labor practices by both employers and unions.

NLRB Help Desk
If you have a job-related problem such as age discrimination, wrongful discharge, or suspect child labor violations, consult this page for a complete list of issues that the agency can help you with.

A Guide To Basic Law And Procedure Under The NLRB
Provides a framework for better understanding of the National Labor Relations Act and its administration.

NLRB Manuals
Includes a compliance manual.

Pamphlet On Public Disclosure Under The LMRDA
This pamphlet was designed to assist anyone who wishes to look at or obtain copies of reports filed under the LMRDA.

Office Of Labor-Management Standards Mission Statement
Includes a "Bill of Rights" for union members, standards for conducting fair elections of union officers; and lists safeguards for protecting union funds and assets.


Handling Labor-Management Disputes 

National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
Administers the National Labor Relations Act, the primary law governing relations between unions and employers in the private sector, which guarantees the right of employees to organize and to bargain collectively with their employers.

Federal Mediation And Conciliation Service (FMCS)
Offers services in areas that include dispute mediation, arbitration, and preventive mediation between labor unions and management.

About FMCS
Allows you to link to reports and brochures explaining past cases and grievances that the FMCS has handled.

Employment Standards Administration (ESA)
Enforces and administers laws governing internal union democracy and financial integrity, and union elections, which protect the rights of union members; and other laws and regulations governing employment standards and practices.

National Mediation Board (NMB)
Assists in maintaining a free flow of commerce in the railroad and airline industries by mediating and resolving disputes that could disrupt travel or imperil the economy. The Board also handles railroad and airline employee representation disputes, and provides administrative and financial support in arbitrating minor grievances in the railroad industry under section 153 of the Railway Labor Act.

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Minors

 

Certain occupations and age groups have special rules that pertain only to them, such as industrial home workers and youth employees. Federal and state laws also are very specific about what minor employees can do at work.

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Taxes

Taxes And Tips
Information for you if part of your income is derived from cash tips

Taxpayer Advocate Service
How to get assistance if you are experiencing a problem dealing with the IRS or if you are suffering a significant hardship as a result of the administration of the tax law, including information about your rights as a taxpayer.

Form W-2 -- What To Do If Not Received
What to do if your employer fails to provide you with a W-2 Form by the end of January and what to do when you leave a job before the end of the year and still need your W-2
form.

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Veterans

Veterans Empowerment Organization-VEO (404-889-8710) (GA)
Provides unconditional immediate supportive housing & specialized social services to underserved veterans in Greater Atlanta. Help includes immediate and long-term housing, treatment and recovery for addiction, healthy meals, basic necessities, and clothing, as well as medical care, mental health counseling, life-skills training and workforce development support.

Uniformed Services Employment And Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
USERRA protects the employment and reemployment rights of persons who serve, voluntarily or involuntarily, in the uniformed services.