Organizing Private Sector Organizing Jul 22, 2019 Private sector workers are covered under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).  This is a federal law that lays out the organizing and bargaining process for private sector workers across the country. Public Sector Organizing Jul 22, 2019 Public sector workers in Iowa are covered under Iowa's Public Employment Relations Act (PERA).  This part of the Iowa Code lays out employee and employer rights and restrictions when it comes to organizing and reaching a collective bargaining agreement. The Union Buster Jul 22, 2019 Even though private employees have a federal right to organize a union in America, it's not always easy.  Many employers hit the panic button when they hear the word "union" and hire a union busting consulting firm.  These are firms that specialize in scare tactics, misinformation and intimidation. Page Last Updated: Jul 22, 2019 (12:43:23)