1. Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining 15 Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice HallChapter 6-1

2. Learning Objectives 1.Give a brief history of the American labor movement. 2.Discuss the main features of at least three major pieces of labor legislation. 3.Present examples of what to expect during the union drive and election. Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice HallChapter 6-2

3. Learning Objectives 4.Describe five ways to lose an NLRB election. 5.Illustrate with examples bargaining that is not in good faith. 6.Develop a grievance procedure. Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice HallChapter 6-3

4. A Brief History of the American Labor Movement Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice HallChapter 6-4

5. The Labor Movement Why do workers organize? o The bottom line What do unions want? Union security Improved wages, hours, and benefits The AFL-CIO and the SEIU Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice HallChapter 6-5

6. Review Why do workers organize? What do unions want? The AFL-CIO and the SEIU Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice HallChapter 6-6

7. The Main Features of at Least Three Major Pieces of Labor Legislation Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice HallChapter 6-7

8. Unions and the Law The Norris-LaGuardia (1932) and National Labor Relations (or Wagner) Acts (1935) o Unfair employer labor practices o From 1935 to 1947 Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice HallChapter 6-8

9. Unions and the Law The Taft-Hartley Act (1947) Unfair union labor practices o Rights of employees o Rights of employers o National emergency strikes The Landrum-Griffin Act (1959) Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice HallChapter 6-9

10. Review The Norris-LaGuardia Act National Labor Relations Act The Taft-Hartley Act Unfair union labor practices The Landrum-Griffin Act Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice HallChapter 6-10

11. What to Expect During the Union Drive and Election Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice HallChapter 6-11

12. The Union Drive and Election 1.Initial contact  Labor relations consultants  Union salting 2.Obtaining authorization cards 3.Hold a hearing 4.The campaign 5.The election Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice HallChapter 6-12

13. Review – The Union Drive and Election Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice HallChapter 6-13

14. Five Ways to Lose an NLRB Election Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice HallChapter 6-14

15. How to Lose an NLRB Election 1.Asleep at the switch 2.Appointing a committee 3.Concentrating on money and benefits 4.Delegating too much to divisions Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice HallChapter 6-15

16. How to Lose an NLRB Election What to expect the union to do to win the election The supervisor’s role Rules regarding literature and solicitation Decertification elections: ousting the union Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice HallChapter 6-16

17. Review The union’s actions Supervisor Rules Decertification Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice HallChapter 6-17 Asleep at the switch Committees Focus Over-delegating

18. Bargaining that is not in Good Faith Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice HallChapter 6-18

19. The Collective Bargaining Process What is collective bargaining? What is good faith? The negotiating team Bargaining items Bargaining hints Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice HallChapter 6-19

20. The Collective Bargaining Process Impasses, mediation, and strikes o Third-party involvement o Sources of third-party assistance o Strikes o Strike guidelines for employers o Other “weapons” The contract agreement Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice HallChapter 6-20

21. Review Definition Good faith Team Items and hints Impasses Contract Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice HallChapter 6-21

22. Developing a Grievance Procedure Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice HallChapter 6-22

23. Dealing with Disputes and Grievances Sources of grievances The grievance procedure Guidelines for handling grievances Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice HallChapter 6-23

24. The Union Movement Today and Tomorrow Why union membership is down An upswing for unions? Card check High-performance work systems, employee participation, and unions Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice HallChapter 6-24

25. Review Grievances Union membership Card checks Work systems, participation, and unions Copyright © 2013 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice HallChapter 6-25

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