Mg420 Research Assignment
MG420 DL Labor Relations
Research Assignment
Yajaira Masslow
April 29, 2012
Jeffrey Cotham
1. Define and discuss the term "collective bargaining." Include and discuss [showing relevance or applicability] at least one reference found in our text, along with a current web-based news item/magazine article about a real life example of a collective bargaining action. Write a succinct and complete summary on the contents of the article you've provided along with your critical comments about that article. Support your findings with referenced research. (5 points)
Efficiency, equity, and voice. These are the three primary objectives of labor relations, of employees, and even of some management personnel. Employees seem to lean more towards equity and voice at the workplace, while management usually prefers efficiency. The tricky part is attempting to balance all three for an overall happy medium at the workplace for both employers and employees. One of the most promising directions that should be taken in achieving this balancing act would be through collective bargaining.
The term collective bargaining can best be described as the negotiating process between representatives for both employers and employees determining an agreement pertaining to such hot topics as wages, benefits, work policies, and the like concerning their employment. These discussions take place once employees become members of a union with hopes of having proper representation to hash out such disagreements about employment issues.
A great example that can better explain the effects of collective bargaining pertained to the University of Windsor and the Windsor University Faculty Association. On November 2, 2011, there was a collective agreement that was successfully completed where compensation and pension plans were cemented in place without any fears of the budget and funding problems that were putting these very
Research Assignment
Yajaira Masslow
April 29, 2012
Jeffrey Cotham
1. Define and discuss the term "collective bargaining." Include and discuss [showing relevance or applicability] at least one reference found in our text, along with a current web-based news item/magazine article about a real life example of a collective bargaining action. Write a succinct and complete summary on the contents of the article you've provided along with your critical comments about that article. Support your findings with referenced research. (5 points)
Efficiency, equity, and voice. These are the three primary objectives of labor relations, of employees, and even of some management personnel. Employees seem to lean more towards equity and voice at the workplace, while management usually prefers efficiency. The tricky part is attempting to balance all three for an overall happy medium at the workplace for both employers and employees. One of the most promising directions that should be taken in achieving this balancing act would be through collective bargaining.
The term collective bargaining can best be described as the negotiating process between representatives for both employers and employees determining an agreement pertaining to such hot topics as wages, benefits, work policies, and the like concerning their employment. These discussions take place once employees become members of a union with hopes of having proper representation to hash out such disagreements about employment issues.
A great example that can better explain the effects of collective bargaining pertained to the University of Windsor and the Windsor University Faculty Association. On November 2, 2011, there was a collective agreement that was successfully completed where compensation and pension plans were cemented in place without any fears of the budget and funding problems that were putting these very
References: (2011, November 2) Collective Bargaining Updates. Retrieved on April 27, 2012, from http://www.uwindsor.ca/bargainingunits/update (2012, April 27) Arbitrator Rules LAUSD Can Order 5 Furlough Days (2012, April 28) Ohio farm union looks to aid tobacco workers in NC. Retrieved on April 28, 2012, from http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/local&id=8640561&rss=rss-wtvd-article-8640561 Backus, P Edwards, T. (n.d.) Drug Testing and Employee Rights. Retrieved on April 23, 2012, from http://www.ehow.com/about_5426774_drug-testing-employee-rights.html Employer Obligations to Employees on Military Leave Goodman S.P., Silverman, B.S. (2007, April 10) United States: Employer Personnel Policies May Constitute An Unfair Labor Practice. Retrieved on April 23, 2012, from http://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/article.asp?articleid=47542 Greenhouse, S