While a union shop agreement that, by its literal terms, requires an employee to become a member in good standing might appear to be unlawful on its face and therefore unenforceable, the National Labor Relations Board ( NLRB ) and the courts have uniformly interpreted such clauses to require no more than what the law permits ( such as payment of dues ).

After the film's release, American Muslim groups such as the Council on American-Islamic Relations accused Emerson of mischaracterizing speeches and taking innocuous language and activities out of context to make them appear more menacing.

Relations between the two countries have not always been cordial due to the former French government's policy of supporting militant separatists in Angola's Cabinda province and the international Angolagate scandal embarrassed both governments by exposing corruption and illicit arms deals.

Relations between Angola and several Latin American countries, including Mexico, have become of increasing priority due to the geographical proximity and cultural similarities.

Relations between the United States of America and the Republic of Angola ( formerly the People's Republic of Angola ) have warmed since Angola's ideological renunciation of Marxism before the 1992 elections.

Relations with its neighbors of Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia have been fairly stable since the signing of the Dayton Agreement in 1995.

Relations with Ghana, in particular, have warmed with a change in government in that country.

Relations between Canada and the United States have spanned more than two centuries.

Relations with neighbouring states have normalized somewhat since the breakup of Yugoslavia.

Relations between the Solomon Islands and Cuba have only a short history.

* Chief Relationship Officer or CRO – Companies have used this title to mean several different things: ( 1 ) officer responsible for key external relationships including Investor Relations, Government Relations and sometimes Public Relations or Communications ; ( 2 ) alternate term for Chief Human Resources Officer ; ( 3 ) alternate term for Chief Networking Officer

Relations with Nicaragua and Venezuela have been strained over territorial disputes.

It was agreed as international law in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations ( 1961 ), though the concept and custom have a much longer history.

Some countries have made reservations to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, but they are minor.

Relations have steadily improved in recent years, and Egypt is now one of Iraq ’ s main trade partners ( formerly under the Oil-for-Food Programme ).

Relations between the two nations have been highlighted following Julian Assange's bid to seek political asylum in the Ecuadorian embassy in London following repeated claims that the US government was pursuing his extradition due to his work with Wikileaks.

Relations between the United States and Guatemala traditionally have been close, although at times strained by human rights and civil / military issues.

Relations have been rocky, during the 1990s, immigration became contentious for Guyanese persons to Barbados.

Relations between Indonesia and the U. S. are positive and have advanced since the election of President Yudhoyono in October 2004.

Relations have steadily improved in recent years, and Egypt is now one of Iraq ’ s main trade partners ( formerly under the Oil-for-Food Programme ).

Relations have cooled since the current King of Jordan took office in 2000, but remain good.

Relations between Jordan and Syria have fluctuated widely between normal diplomatic relations and full armed confrontation.

Relations between Julian and Marcellus seem to have been poor.

Relations with the People's Republic of China have improved over the years.

Relations with China improved, as evidenced by Chinese aid to Albania being 4. 2 % in 1955 before the visit, and rising to 21. 6 % in 1957.

Relations between Ghana and Côte d ' Ivoire improved significantly, however, after 1988.

Relations also were improved by Hoyte's efforts to respect human rights, invite international observers for the 1992 elections, and reform electoral laws.

Relations between Paraguay and Venezuela have improved since Paraguay's new leftist President Fernando Lugo was inaugurated, a change from 61 unbroken years of Colorado party rule.

Relations with the North improved and a summit meeting was planned, but was postponed indefinitely with the death of Kim Il Sung.

Relations between the Romulan Star Empire and the United Federation of Planets improved somewhat as a result of Picard's assistance ( Star Trek Nemesis ).

Relations with the latter had not improved despite Lloyd George inviting him to a meal and arranging him to be served apple pudding ( his favourite dish ) and he was eventually forced out over his insistence that the British delegate to a new inter-Allied co-ordination body at Versailles be subordinate to Robertson as CIGS in London.

* The Industrial Relations Law ( 1972 ) and the Personnel Representation Act ( 1974 ), which not only broadened the rights of employees in matters which immediately affected their places of work, but also improved the possibilities for codetermination on operations committees, together with access of trade unions to companies.

Relations improved further, when Pope Leo XIII, due to Italian considerations, distanced the Vatican from the Rome-Vienna-Berlin alliance and helped to facilitate a rapprochement between Paris and St. Petersburg.

Relations between Britain and Spain dramatically improved during subsequent years thanks to a concerted effort by the Duke of Newcastle to cultivate Spain as an ally, and a wish by the Spanish government not to be seen as a puppet of France.

Relations with Cuba were improved, and Guyana became a force in the Nonaligned Movement.

Relations with the European Union have dramatically improved, to the point where Iran is a major oil exporter and a trading partner with such countries as Italy, France, and Germany.

Relations with the states of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council ( PGCC ), especially with Saudi Arabia, have improved in recent years.

Relations between Bolivia and Nicaragua have improved since the election of Daniel Ortega.

Relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have improved after the PPP party took over in 2008.

Relations between the British and Native American improved for a while but gradually declined.

Relations with British Airways improved with the arrival of Rod Eddington as BA CEO, though rivalry continued.

Sino-Indian Relations, improved greatly, in the following years.

Relations with the United States improved after Duvalier's ascension to the presidency, and later deteriorated under the Carter administration, only to again improve under Ronald Reagan due to the strong anti-communist stance of the Duvaliers.

Relations between Jerusalem and Byzantium improved and in 1159 Baldwin met with Manuel in Antioch.

Relations with Italy improved as well under Benedict XV, who de facto reversed the stiff anti-Italian policy of his predecessors by allowing Catholics to participate in national elections as well.