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.
Maine is a town in Broome County, New York, United States. The population was 5,459 at the 2000 census. The Town of Maine is on the western border of the county and is northwest of Binghamton. Maine is home to the Greater Binghamton Airport. The airport services Binghamton and the surrounding area.