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unionstrike.jpgThe National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), passed in 1935, provides that all employees have the right to form, join, and assist labor organizations, and to bargain collectively with their employers. The National Labor Relations Board enforces the Act, and the body of decisions and regulations from the Board have formed an extensive set of standards for electing and decertifying unions, for negotiating bargaining agreements, and for defining activities as fair or unfair labor practices.

 Penalties for non-compliance: Violations of the Act are addressed by the National Labor Relations Board, and a wide variety of penalties may be applied, depending on the type of violation.

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