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When you consider the complex issues in unionization and collective bargaining, it is important to realize that not all employees will agree on the benefits of unionization. There may be a significant number of employees who do not welcome the union into the workplace. The same negative feeling regarding unionization may exist among management staff as well. Employees at all levels within the organization must discuss the challenges in creating a work environment in which labor and management must find ways to work together.
Activity Resources
Fossum, J. (2012)., Chapters 6 and 7
Bielski Boris, M. (2010).
Analyze the Pros and Cons of Unionization to Develop a Plan to Negotiate while Protecting the Rights of Workers and Management
With the retirement of the Chief Labor Counsel, you have been promoted to the new position of Chief Labor Negotiator. The not-for-profit facility on the east side of town has successfully unionized. The administrative staff is divided on the topic of welcoming the union into your facility with some working diligently to stay union-free.
In a paper, validate the approaches that management can implement to successfully work with a new union and prepare to negotiate a first collective bargaining agreement that has positive features for both the union and management. Analyze the methods to ensure that a final contract has important protections for workers as well as protecting the rights of management to operate its facility. In your analysis, identify specific topics to be included in a contract. Based on the readings and your own practical experience, develop a response for the Chief Executive Officer that addresses what you think are pros and cons of unionization at your hospital taking in the above considerations. Discuss in detail the advantages and disadvantages of each scenario and make a firm conclusion as to your recommendation for moving forward.
Support your paper with a minimum of three (3) resources, which may include your required text. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.
Length: 5-7 pages not including title and reference pages
Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.
Learning Outcomes: 7, 8, 9
Describe employer and union interests in collective bargaining.
Evaluate the effects of unions on non-wage issue outcomes.
Interpret the effect of impasses in negotiations and their resolutions.