Strike action, also called labor strike, labour strike, or simply strike
, is a work stoppage, caused by the mass refusal of employees to work.
What is it called when workers refuse to work because they want to change something that is unfair?
Employees who strike to protest an unfair labor practice committed by their employer are called
unfair labor practice strikers
.
What is it called when workers refuse to work to try and increase their pay or get better working conditions?
Strikes
. A strike occurs when workers stop working in order to force their employers to give them better wages or better working conditions. During a strike, the company cannot make much money.
What is the term used to describe when workers protest their jobs by refusing to work?
Strike action, also called a labor strike
, is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal of employees to work.
What do you call those who refuse to join a strike?
strikebreaker
. noun. a worker who refuses to take part in a strike, or a worker who does the job of someone who is taking part in a strike.
What are 5 union tactics?
The tactics available to the union include
striking, picketing, and boycotting
. When they go on strike, workers walk away from their jobs and refuse to return until the issue at hand has been resolved.
Can an employer refuse to negotiate with a union?
No.
Labor law doesn't require the union
or the employer to agree to any bargaining proposal. The law only requires the parties to negotiate in good faith with a sincere desire to reach agreement.
What is classed as unfair treatment at work?
What Constitutes Unfair Treatment?
It is illegal to harass or discriminate against someone
because of so-called “protected characteristics” such as age, disability, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, color, nationality and sex.
What are unfair hiring practices?
- Age.
- Sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression.
- Race, colour, heritage, and culture.
- Religious beliefs.
- Disability.
- Family or marital status.
- Genetic conditions.
What are considered unfair labor practices?
Any action that interferes with an employee's exercise of Section 7 rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
or an employee's exercise of Section 7716 rights under the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute (FSLMRS) by: An employer or agency or its agent.
What is strike rule?
The 3-Strike Rule is
a process for evaluation and action when an employee is not performing up to standards
. It offers the feedback needed to help them get on track and set some clear consequences if they don't.
What are the requirements of a protected strike?
- the dispute has been referred to a council or the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) (speak to us about Labour Pro);
- a certificate stating that the dispute remains unresolved has been issued;
- 30 days have elapsed since the referral; and.
What are the disadvantages of a strike for employees?
THE ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF A STRIKE FOR BOTH PARTIES. The
employer is likely to lose money due to delayed service to clients or to lost production time
. The employees will lose their pay due to the no work, no pay principle. If the strikers are dismissed they will lose their livelihoods altogether.
What happens if I don't strike with my union?
The Union constitution provides for fines and/or assessments to be levied against any union member that either
crosses the picket line
or refuses to take part in strike activities. Crossing the picket line or failure to participate in the strike will result in loss of union seniority.
Can you be sacked for striking?
An
employee cannot be dismissed
for strike action if: it's called as a result of a properly organised ballot; it's about a trade dispute between workers and their employer (eg, about your terms and conditions);
Why is someone who crosses a picket line called a scab?
The term “scab” was first used in the 13th century to mean a nasty, itchy skin disease or the crust that forms on a wound. By 1806, the word “scab” arrived at its current meaning
— a strikebreaker who willingly crosses
the picket line [source: Lexicon of Labor, Online Etymology Dictionary].
