| A | B |
| employee | person hired to work |
| employer | person hiring others for work |
| collective bargaining | contract discussions between employer and labor union |
| collective bargaining agreement | contract between employer and labor union |
| open shop | employee does not have to join union |
| union shop | employee must join union within 30 days of hire |
| Fair Labor Standards Act | Law setting legal minimum wage |
| Civil Rights Act | prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, or handicap |
| Equal Pay Act | equal pay for equal work |
| Workers Compensation | Provides benefits for employees injured on the job |