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.
University Place is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. Its population was 29,933 at the 2000 census. Based on per capita income, University Place ranks 81st of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.