Labor Law

NLRA Rights in the Nonunion Workplace

Just because a workplace is non-union doesn’t mean workers don’t have rights under federal labor law. This book is a solid resource devoted to exploring the National Labor Relations Act’s (NLRA) application in the nonunion workplace and the varying decisions of the NLRB regarding private sector employment issues. 374 pages paperback

The Legal Rights of Union Stewards, 4th edition

This is a 2009, fourth edition (revised) of a classic for labor activists: a thorough and easy-to-use digest of the rights of union stewards and officers. 155 pages paperback
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The Labor Law Source Book: Texts of 20 Federal Labor Laws

A very handy collection that puts the full texts of all the major U.S. labor laws into one book. Includes the National Labor Relations Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act, Family and Medical Leave Act and 15 more. 290 pages paperback

An Introduction to Labor Law, 2nd edition

This is a good introduction to labor law basics for local union leaders and activists. Published by the School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University, it focuses on the nation’s primary labor law -- the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Chapters deal with organizing and elections, the duty to bargain, using economic weapons, enforcement, and many other day-to-day issues faced by union activists. 72 pages paperback

Labor Union Law and Regulation, with 2011 Supplement

This treatise is the most comprehensive and definitive coverage of U.S. labor union law ever published, and a vital tool for union professionals. 1,060 pages hardcover includes 500-page hardcover supplement. The supplement can be purchased separately for 180.00 plus shipping. To order the supplement please contact us at 800-321-2545 or by email at ucsbooks@unionist.com.

A Primer on American Labor Law, 4th edition

This is an accessible guide written for nonspecialists including local union officers and management representatives, stewards, rank-and-file activists and students of labor. 418 pages paperback

The Essential Guide To Federal Employment Laws, 3rd edition

This is a well-indexed book, updated in 2011, offering the full text of 20 federal laws affecting workers’ lives, along with plain-English explanations of each. An entire chapter is devoted to each law, explaining what is allowed and prohibited and what businesses must comply. 544 pages paperback