Nonprofit managers and organizations must deal with on going labor issues. There are some sites specific to non-profits and the rest deal with numerous labor relations issues. This annotated guide will feature several areas on the World Wide Web where an organization can go for the purpose of information and/or research on the topic of labor relations.

http://www.allbusiness.com/cmt/information/top_level.jhtml?fname=1670
This all inclusive site offers HR services, labor forms and agreements, a step by step how to guide to deal with numerous labor issues. It even provides expert HR advice.

http://www.nlrb.gov/
This site explains what the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) function is with regards to the National Labor Relations Act. It explains and provides links with references about rights under the Act (as well as other labor laws).

http://www.allbusiness.com/cmt/information/general.jhtml?fname=397
This site offers ideas in the design of an employee handbook and suggestions to ensure an employee handbook legally protects the individual and the organization.

http://www.serviceleader.org/advice/taxes.html
This site explains about when volunteers can receive tax deductions for the services they perform or offer. It includes information about deducting vehicle mileage and provides current rates. It also links to the IRS web page regarding charitable contributions.

http://www.impactonline.org/services/internet/vol.shtml
Another site about volunteer relations and benefits including useful information and links on communication with volunteers.

http://www.pointsoflight.org/assistance/assistance_corporate_benefits.html
This site offers insight into how any type of business can incorporate volunteer programs into their core business functions. It outlines the labor relations aspect, and the benefits the organization and the volunteers receive.

http://www.mco.edu/depts/hr/flsa.html
This site sponsored by the Medical College of Ohio gives worksheets and links to explain the many complex rules in the Fail Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

http://www.nonprofit-info.org/npofaq/03/15.html
This site, called The Internet Nonprofit Center has an expert answer labor questions, such as, can employees of a nonprofit also volunteer their time? It provides a link to the United States Department of Labor.

http://www.nonprofit-info.org/npofaq/
This Internet Nonprofit Center site has numerous FAQ’s and offers advice about non-profits and labor relations.

http://www.workindex.com/extsubcats.asp?CATID=712
This site has several different subsections on labor relations from dispute resolution to strikes over grievances.

http://www.nptimes.com/
This site bills itself as the leading business publication for non-profit management. In each monthly issue there are several articles about labor relations.

http://www.mgmtsupportservs.com/
This site belongs to a crisis management firm specializing in work stoppage preparations and strategy on a nationwide basis. It offers a comprehensive work stoppage strategy & planning manual which would be written to meet an organization’s specific operational needs.

http://www.capitalresearch.org/LaborWatch/welcome.html
Labor Watch examines and investigates the connections between labor unions and non-profit organizations and examines the social implications of labor union activity. The site has several different articles dating back to January 1999 on this topic.

http://www.helix.com/helix/resc/ppd/january98/ninesteps.htm
As the site would indicate, it lists nine steps to lawsuit free employer/employee relations.

http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/depts/WDN/AboutWDN.html
This site belonging to the Workplace Diversity Network offers organizations opportunities for interactive, small group exploration of emerging issues, case study presentations and current research. The Network is a resource for establishing contacts with leading diversity policy-makers and practitioners from organizations throughout the nation.

http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/library/search.html
By typing “labor relations” into the search on this Cornell University library web site, the surfer will have access to 262 government documents and public policy position papers, which encompass many aspects of the employer-employee relationship.

http://www.npelra.org/
The National Public Employer Labor Relations is a nationwide organization of over 2,000 public sector professionals employed by federal, state, and local governments, school and special districts. This site has interesting links to several articles and legislative updates for labor relations.

http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/29/ch7.html
The United States Code (USC) has a specific statute with regards to labor relations. This site enables an entire search of Title 29, specifically the link to Subchapter IV – Liabilities and Restrictions on Labor and Management

http://www.bna.com/lrr/bdwrap.htm
This site summarizes recent labor management decisions by the National Labor Relations Board. It also offers a calendar of upcoming events.

http://www.opm.gov/cplmr/html/glossary/
This page by the Unites States Office of Personnel Management contains a complete list of Labor-Management Relations terms from A-Z.

http://www.igc.apc.org
This website provides a collection of quotes on labor subjects for the general interest and use of those involved in labor related struggles. According to the authors this site will prove to be a useful resource to those preparing literature, publications, speeches and everything that has anything to do with organizing.

Guide by Alan May