Labor law is the body of law which address the legal relationship between trade unions, employees, and employers -- including collective bargaining, union organization activities, and the negotiation of strikes and lockouts. Labor law arose due to the demands for workers for better conditions, the right to organize, and the simultaneous demands of employers to keep labor costs low. Labor law attorneys may represent their clients in matters before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which hears disputes between employers and unionized employees.
Techny is a neighborhood of Northbrook, Illinois, United States. Techny was once a separate community but was eventually annexed by Northbrook. The North American headquarters of the Divine Word Missionaries has been located in Techny since 1896. The Divine Word Missionaries opened St. Mary's Mission Seminary in Techny in 1909; this was the first seminary which prepared priests for foreign missions. Techny has its own post office with ZIP code 60082.