The Little People name, registered and trademarked by Fisher-Price in 1985, came from Fisher-Price following the lead of consumers who referred to the early Play Family playsets as those little people.
Labor contracts define the type of work being performed. contract 20309 image by pablo from Fotolia.com. Labor contracts are an important aspect of the American work force, as many companies farm out portions of their workload to contractors, who provide needed services.
A contract, or collective bargaining agreement, governs the relationship between the employer and the union. It is negotiated by the workers' union representatives and the boss. A contract gives workers rights they would not have without a contract; it also grants the boss certain powers to regulate the workers.