Abstract
In bargaining on fringe benefits, labor unions violate Section 8(b)(1)(A) of the National Labor Relations Act if they restrict benefits to members only. Even if fringe benefits are provided for nonunion members, a violation of the Act occurs if more stringent eligibility rules are required for nonmembers than for members. Sometimes unions deny fringe benefits to union members if fines or dues are not paid, but National Labor Relations Board has ruled that workers are restrained in violation of Section 8(b)(1)(A) if fringe benefits are withheld due to nonpayment of fines or dues.
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Brinker, P.A. Labor union coercion of employees: The use of fringe benefits. Journal of Labor Research 4, 249–255 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02685210
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02685210