Government Resources
United States
- Department of Labor (DOL)
- Responsible for holding labor unions accountable to their members
- Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)
- Responsible for labor-management relations in the Federal sector
- Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
- Mission is to preserve and promote labor-management peace and cooperation
- Government Accountability Office (GAO)
- Responsible for holding the federal government accountable to taxpayers
- Library of Congress - Thomas
- Resource and archive of federal legislation
- Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)
- Serves as the guardian of federal merit systems
- National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
- Responsible for labor-management relations in the private/non-profit sector
- National Mediation Board (NMB)
- Responsible for labor-management relations in the railroad and airline industries
- Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
- Responsible for managing the civil service of the federal government
Canada
- CanadaBenefits.gc.ca
- Government-wide information about benefit programs and services for individuals
- Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB)
- Mandate to contribute to and promote a harmonious industrial relations climate in the federally regulated sector through the impartial, effective and appropriate administration of the rules of conduct that govern labour and management in their representational and bargaining activities
- Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
- Mandate to promote workplace health and safety, and encourage attitudes and methods that will lead to improved worker physical and mental health, through a wide range of products and services
- Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Employment Equity Act. Both laws ensure that the principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination are followed in all areas of federal jurisdiction
- Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF)
- Canada's leading agency dedicated to the elimination of racism in the country
- Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
- Mission is to build a stronger and more competitive Canada, to support Canadians in making choices that help them live productive and rewarding lives, and to improve Canadians’ quality of life
- Human Resources and Skills Development Canada – Labour
- A Canadian labour relations database with a search and retrieval component
- Status of Women Canada (SWC)
- A federal government organization that promotes the full participation of women in the economic, social and democratic life of Canada