Collective bargaining is a process by which unions and management negotiate contracts and determine terms of employment. Before engaging in this process, we highly encourage you to hire a collective bargaining attorney in Virginia, whether you are on the employee or employer side.
What is Collective Bargaining?
Collective bargaining is a process in which employees work with their unions to negotiate contracts with their employers. It is often used to determine things like pay, benefits, hours, leave, job health and safety policies, and more. Collective bargaining helps solve workplace issues and gives working people higher wages, better benefits, and safer workplaces.
Railway Labor Act
In the U.S., around 75% of private sector workers and 66% of public employees have the right to collective bargaining. This right comes from a series of laws that began with the Railway Labor Act. This act granted collective bargaining to railroad workers in 1926 and now it covers many transportation workers like those on airlines.
In 1935, the National Labor Relations Act clarified the bargaining rights of most other private sector workers. It also established collective bargaining as the policy of the United States. The right to collective bargaining is also recognized by the international human rights convention.
What Does a Collective Bargaining Attorney Do?
The attorneys at Cook, Craig, and Francuzenko assist many clients with collective bargaining agreements. We are experienced in a range of industries like:
- Construction
- Service
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
- The Public Sector
Schedule a Consultation with Collective Bargaining Attorney in Virginia
Our attorneys have the experience and knowledge needed to help unions protect their employees’ rights in the workplace. We can streamline the negotiation process and allow you to avoid future misconceptions or ambiguity.
Contact Cook, Craig, and Francuzenko today to schedule a consultation.
