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Assess the changing complexion of the U.S. labor force and how it directly affects the role
of unionization in the workplace. Respond to at least two of your classmates postings.
Given todays globally competitive work environment, assess whether larger, more
powerful unions (similar to AFL-CIO and SEIU) favorably represent their members or
whether smaller, more targeted unions would better meet the needs of their members.
Respond to at least two of your classmates postings.
A basic requirement of unions is for members to give up their individual rights (e.g.,
raises based on performance) to benefit the collective (e.g., cost of living increases to all
employees). Discuss your opinion on whether this is equitable and fair. Respond to at
least two of your classmates postings.
A basic requirement of unions is for members to give up their individual rights (e.g.,
raises based on performance) to benefit the collective (e.g., cost of living increases to all
employees). Discuss your opinion on whether this is equitable and fair. Respond to at
least two of your classmates postings.
1 Question There were no genuine labor unions in the United States until
2 Question :Featherbedding is:
3.Question : The attitude of Samuel Gompers toward national union autonomy was:
4. Question :In 1979:
5. Question : Under a yellow-dog contract, workers must promise in writing:
6. Question :The non-unionized blue collar worker is definitely a rarity in:
7.Question :Six states alone account for over half of all union members in this country.
8.Question :Research suggests that the greatest single motivator of workers joining
unions is dissatisfaction with the extent of gratification of:
9.Question :There are today more union members in California than there are in 10
southern states combined.
10.Question :As a percentage of their budgets in recent decades, most AFL-CIO member
unions have spent _________ on organizing.
11.Question :Labor relations consultants usually:
12.Question :Organized labor has expanded its membership rather significantly in the
past few years.
Discuss how the use of the grievance and arbitration processes and procedures can
enhance the relationship between a union and management, and where it can be
destructive. Respond to at least two of your classmates postings.
Describe the knowledge and skill that are critical to the success of a contract
negotiator.
Present one (1) strategy an effective negotiator should consider to achieve a more
favorable contract (for example: one strategy would be to prepare diligently for each
negotiation).
Employees represented by a union are paid approximately 30% more (in terms of pay and
benefit costs) versus those employees not represented by a union. Discuss how an
organization whose employees are represented by a union can remain competitive against
an organization whose employees are not represented by a union, especially when it must
commit more monies towards its employees, which often requires lower investment in
research and development and raising the price of its products and services. Respond to
at least two of your classmates postings.
Unions state that individuals should be free to join, yet then argue that those
organizations represented by a union should enforce the agency shop. Illustrate why this
is not a contradictory practice and is consistent with U.S. legal principles. Respond to at
least two of your classmates postings.
Analyze and evaluate whether unionized organizations reduce the level of conflict
between management and labor, or exacerbate this conflict. Defend your case with
appropriate examples. Respond to at least two of your classmates postings
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Final
Assignment
Working
Some unions feel that the organization does not compensate its members fairly, or the
organizational working conditions are less than desired. Conversely, some employers feel
unions interfere with management decisions and impede on a positive relationship
between managers and employees. There may be some truth to both perceptions. The
final paper is intended to provide a blueprint or roadmap on the effective strategies an
organization can implement to create and maintain a conducive working relationship
with unions, as well as the effective strategies a union can implement to create and
maintain a conducive working relationship with management.
Briefly describe the role of management in an organization.
Similarly, briefly discuss the role of a union in an organization.
Finally, present:
A minimum of two (2) strategies/actions an organization can implement to create and
maintain a conducive working relationship with unions.
A minimum of two (2) strategies/actions a union can implement to create and maintain a
conducive working relationship with management.