National War Labor Board
Definition
The National War Labor Board was established during WWI with responsibility for settling labor disputes that might hinder war efforts.
Analogy
Consider this board as a referee in a football game between employers and employees. Its job is ensuring fair play so that no disruptions occur that could affect the overall game – or in this case, the war effort.
Related terms
Collective Bargaining: Negotiation of wages and other conditions of employment by an organized body of employees.
Strike: A work stoppage caused by the mass refusal of employees to work.
Labor Union: An organization that represents workers in dealing with their employers.
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