| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accommodation | adjustment for a worker’s needs |
| 2. | agency fee | service fee to union |
| 3. | agenda | list of meeting topics |
| 4. | appeal | request to review decision |
| 5. | arbitration | dispute settled by neutral decision |
| 6. | arbitrator | neutral person deciding dispute |
| 7. | back pay | wages owed for past period |
| 8. | ballot | method of casting a vote |
| 9. | bargaining | negotiating terms of employment |
| 10. | benefits | nonwage compensation for employees |
| 11. | bid | apply under contract procedure |
| 12. | bumping | displacing lower-seniority worker |
| 13. | bylaws | internal rules of organization |
| 14. | caucus | private meeting during negotiations |
| 15. | classification | job category or title |
| 16. | closed shop | hiring limited to union members |
| 17. | collective bargaining | group negotiation with employer |
| 18. | concerted activity | group action about work conditions |
| 19. | constitution | foundational governing document |
| 20. | contract | binding labor agreement |
| 21. | counterproposal | response offering different terms |
| 22. | delegate | chosen representative to a body |
| 23. | demotion | move to lower position |
| 24. | differential | extra pay for conditions |
| 25. | discipline | employer punishment for misconduct |
| 26. | discrimination | unfair treatment based on status |
| 27. | dues | member payments to the union |
| 28. | election | vote to choose representation |
| 29. | evaluation | assessment of job performance |
| 30. | evidence | proof supporting a claim |
| 31. | FMLA | family and medical leave law |
| 32. | furlough | temporary unpaid leave |
| 33. | grievance | formal complaint by a worker |
| 34. | harassment | unwanted abusive workplace behavior |
| 35. | hazard | source of possible harm |
| 36. | hearing | formal meeting on a dispute |
| 37. | impasse | deadlock in bargaining |
| 38. | injunction | court order to do or stop |
| 39. | injury | physical harm at work |
| 40. | interrogation | questioning by management or others |
| 41. | intimidation | threatening behavior causing fear |
| 42. | investigation | fact-finding into an incident |
| 43. | jurisdiction | scope of authority or coverage |
| 44. | just cause | fair reason for discipline |
| 45. | layoff | job loss from lack of work |
| 46. | leave | approved time away from work |
| 47. | local | branch of a larger union |
| 48. | lockout | employer shuts workers out |
| 49. | mandate | authority given by members |
| 50. | mediation | neutral help in negotiations |
| 51. | member | person belonging to union |
| 52. | memorandum | written note of agreement |
| 53. | minutes | official notes of meeting |
| 54. | motion | formal proposal for action |
| 55. | negotiation | discussion to reach agreement |
| 56. | NLRB | federal labor relations board |
| 57. | officer | elected union leader |
| 58. | open shop | workplace without union requirement |
| 59. | organizing | building support for a union |
| 60. | overtime | hours worked beyond standard |
| 61. | past practice | established customary workplace pattern |
| 62. | pension | retirement income plan |
| 63. | posting | notice of job opening |
| 64. | premium | extra pay or insurance cost |
| 65. | privatization | transfer to private operation |
| 66. | probation | trial period for new worker |
| 67. | promotion | move to higher position |
| 68. | protected activity | legally safeguarded union action |
| 69. | ratification | member approval of a contract |
| 70. | recall | returning laid-off workers to work |
| 71. | recognition | employer acceptance of union |
| 72. | reduction in force | cutting employee positions |
| 73. | representation | acting on a worker’s behalf |
| 74. | resolution | formal statement of position |
| 75. | retaliation | punishment for protected activity |
| 76. | right-to-work | law limiting union security |
| 77. | safety | protection from workplace hazards |
| 78. | seniority | status based on length of service |
| 79. | settlement | resolved outcome of dispute |
| 80. | shift | scheduled work period |
| 81. | statement | written or spoken account |
| 82. | steward | workplace union representative |
| 83. | strike | work stoppage by employees |
| 84. | suspension | temporary removal from work |
| 85. | tentative agreement | deal pending final approval |
| 86. | termination | ending a worker’s employment |
| 87. | training | instruction for job skills |
| 88. | transfer | move to another assignment |
| 89. | ULP | unfair labor practice |
| 90. | union security | contract clause on union status |
| 91. | union shop | membership required after hiring |
| 92. | vacancy | open position to fill |
| 93. | vote | formal expression of choice |
| 94. | wages | pay for work performed |
| 95. | warning | formal notice of problem |
| 96. | Weingarten rights | right to union representation |
| 97. | whistleblower | person reporting wrongdoing |
| 98. | witness | person who saw events |
| 99. | work rules | employer policies for conduct |
| 100. | workers’ compensation | benefits for job-related injury |
