NIOSH – The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html
Helpful information about how to keep the workplace safe and, again, reduce worker’s comp claims. “The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the Federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury. The Institute is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).”
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html
Helpful information about how to keep the workplace safe and, again, reduce worker’s comp claims. “The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the Federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury. The Institute is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).”
OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration
http://www.osha.gov/
Part of the Department of Labor, you all know about this agency, which has the ability to fine or shut down organizations who violate workplace safety laws.
http://www.osha.gov/
Part of the Department of Labor, you all know about this agency, which has the ability to fine or shut down organizations who violate workplace safety laws.
National Labor Relations
http://www.nlrb.gov/
This is the site that houses information about the National Labor Relations Board. As they say, “the NLRB is an independent Federal agency created in 1935 to enforce the National Labor Relations Act. We conduct secret-ballot elections to determine whether employees want union representation and we investigate and remedy unfair labor practices by employers and unions. To find out more about your rights under the Act (as well as other labor laws) and how to file a charge or election petition, start by clicking the Help Desk button.”
http://www.nlrb.gov/
This is the site that houses information about the National Labor Relations Board. As they say, “the NLRB is an independent Federal agency created in 1935 to enforce the National Labor Relations Act. We conduct secret-ballot elections to determine whether employees want union representation and we investigate and remedy unfair labor practices by employers and unions. To find out more about your rights under the Act (as well as other labor laws) and how to file a charge or election petition, start by clicking the Help Desk button.”
UC Institute of Industrial Relations Library – Labor Research Portal
http://www.iir.berkeley.edu/library/laborportal/index.html
For those of you interested in doing research about the Labor movement or union organizing, or for access to databases related to union activity, especially in California, this is a good place to begin your serious research
http://www.iir.berkeley.edu/library/laborportal/index.html
For those of you interested in doing research about the Labor movement or union organizing, or for access to databases related to union activity, especially in California, this is a good place to begin your serious research
Federal Labor Relations Authority
http://www.flra.gov/
The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) is an independent agency responsible for administering the labor-management relations program for 1.9 million Federal employees world-wide. Its mission is to promote stable and constructive labor-management relations that contribute to an efficient and effective government.
http://www.flra.gov/
The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) is an independent agency responsible for administering the labor-management relations program for 1.9 million Federal employees world-wide. Its mission is to promote stable and constructive labor-management relations that contribute to an efficient and effective government.
National Mediation Board
http://www.nmb.gov/
Here’s an example of the specific agencies and skills that have evolved from labor relations issues. This is one of several mediation, arbitration or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) organizations that exist to assist parties in contract negotiations. “The National Mediation Board (NMB), established by the 1934 amendments to the Railway Labor Act of 1926, is an independent agency that performs a central role in facilitating harmonious labor-management relations within two of the nation’s key transportation modes–the railroads and airlines. Pursuant to the Railway Labor Act, NMB programs provide an integrated dispute resolution process to effectively meet the statutory objective of minimizing work stoppages in the airline and railroad industries.”
http://www.nmb.gov/
Here’s an example of the specific agencies and skills that have evolved from labor relations issues. This is one of several mediation, arbitration or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) organizations that exist to assist parties in contract negotiations. “The National Mediation Board (NMB), established by the 1934 amendments to the Railway Labor Act of 1926, is an independent agency that performs a central role in facilitating harmonious labor-management relations within two of the nation’s key transportation modes–the railroads and airlines. Pursuant to the Railway Labor Act, NMB programs provide an integrated dispute resolution process to effectively meet the statutory objective of minimizing work stoppages in the airline and railroad industries.”
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
http://www.fmcs.gov/internet/
Here’s another government site set up to provide confict resolution. “Since 1947, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service has provided mediation and arbitration services to industry, our communities and government agencies worldwide. Or mission is to improve labor-management relations, to promote collective bargaining and to enhance organizational effectiveness.”
http://www.fmcs.gov/internet/
Here’s another government site set up to provide confict resolution. “Since 1947, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service has provided mediation and arbitration services to industry, our communities and government agencies worldwide. Or mission is to improve labor-management relations, to promote collective bargaining and to enhance organizational effectiveness.”
Drug Free Workplace
http://www.drugfreeworkplace.com/
This site is sponsored by the Nationwide Medical Review, Dr. Daniel C. Drew and is a compliation of links to information about how to keep a workplace free of drugs. Check out the “Employers” section for interesting links to various pieces of information, like the laws
http://www.drugfreeworkplace.com/
This site is sponsored by the Nationwide Medical Review, Dr. Daniel C. Drew and is a compliation of links to information about how to keep a workplace free of drugs. Check out the “Employers” section for interesting links to various pieces of information, like the laws
Institute for a Drug-Free Workplace
http://www.drugfreeworkplace.org/index.html
This is an example of how consultants make a living. According to the site description, in 1989 4 members of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, lawyers, decided to form a non-profit group to partner with corporations to provide information about how to fight drug abuse in the workplace. Most of the information on this site is for sale, but there is an interesting, but dated (1995), survey about the extent of the drug problem in organizations.
http://www.drugfreeworkplace.org/index.html
This is an example of how consultants make a living. According to the site description, in 1989 4 members of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, lawyers, decided to form a non-profit group to partner with corporations to provide information about how to fight drug abuse in the workplace. Most of the information on this site is for sale, but there is an interesting, but dated (1995), survey about the extent of the drug problem in organizations.
Office of National Drug Control Policy
http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/index.html
This is the site for federal drug control. From this main page, click on “Drug-Free Workplace” for more information related to this issue: “according to results from the 2000 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, of adults over age 18 who reported current illicit drug use (at least once in the past month)–77% are employed, either full or part-time.” Also click on “resources” for a good list of links to free resources for HR professionals.
http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/index.html
This is the site for federal drug control. From this main page, click on “Drug-Free Workplace” for more information related to this issue: “according to results from the 2000 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, of adults over age 18 who reported current illicit drug use (at least once in the past month)–77% are employed, either full or part-time.” Also click on “resources” for a good list of links to free resources for HR professionals.
