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1 © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use. The Dynamics of Labor Relations 1–1 The Challenges of Human Resources Management

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41 © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use. 41 of 36 © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use. 41 of 46 Arbitration Hearing The arbitrator declares the hearing open and obtains the submission agreement.The arbitrator declares the hearing open and obtains the submission agreement. Parties present opening statements.Parties present opening statements. Each side presents its case using witnesses and evidence; witnesses can be cross examined.Each side presents its case using witnesses and evidence; witnesses can be cross examined. Parties make closing statements.Parties make closing statements. Arbitrator closes hearing and designates date and time for rendering the award.Arbitrator closes hearing and designates date and time for rendering the award.

42 © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use. 42 of 36 © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use. 42 of 46 Arbitration Award Factors arbitrators use to decide cases:Factors arbitrators use to decide cases:  The wording of the labor agreement (or employment policy in nonunion organizations).  The submission agreement (statement of problem to be solved) as presented to the arbitrator.  Testimony and evidence offered during the hearing.  Arbitration criteria or standards (similar to standards of common law) against which cases are judged.

43 © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use. 43 of 36 © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use. 43 of 46 Contemporary Challenges to Labor Organizations Decrease in Union MembershipDecrease in Union Membership  A shift from traditional unionized industries (manufacturing, mining) to high technology industries (computers, pharmaceuticals).  Growth in the employment of part-time and temporary workers.  Growth in small businesses, in which unionization is more costly and difficult to perform.  Globalization of the workforce particularly among low wage employers

44 © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use. 44 of 36 © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use. 44 of 46 Contemporary Challenges to Labor Organizations (cont.) Globalization and Technological ChangeGlobalization and Technological Change  Offshoring: work that was previously carried out in one country moved to another  most of the recent growth in U.S. companies comes from outside of the country Employers need to pay more attention to the relevant stakeholders such as unions, employees and communities in which they operateEmployers need to pay more attention to the relevant stakeholders such as unions, employees and communities in which they operate Most job loss in America is not due to offshoring, but rather to technological changes.Most job loss in America is not due to offshoring, but rather to technological changes.

45 © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use. 45 of 36 © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use. 45 of 46 Key Terms arbitratorarbitrator authorization cardauthorization card bargaining powerbargaining power bargaining unitbargaining unit bargaining zonebargaining zone business unionismbusiness unionism collective bargaining processcollective bargaining process craft unionscraft unions employee associationsemployee associations exclusive representationexclusive representation fair representation doctrinefair representation doctrine grievance proceduregrievance procedure industrial unionsindustrial unions interest-based bargaininginterest-based bargaining labor relations processlabor relations process rights arbitrationrights arbitration unfair labor practices (ULPs)unfair labor practices (ULPs) union shopunion shop union stewardunion steward offshoringoffshoring

46 © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use. 46 of 36 © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part, except for use as permitted in a license distributed with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use. 46 of 46 Chapter 14 - Learning Outcomes Learning Outcome StatementsRelated Outcomes from Body of the Text 1 Identify and explain the main federal laws that provide the framework for labor relations. What role did the government play in the dispute between NFL owners and players? Which law protects both the NFL owners and players’ union? 2 Explain the reasons employees join unions. While unionization in the private sector is declining, certain industries, such as the hospitality industry, are gaining ground in unionization. If you were a service worker in a hotel, what factors would make you want to join a union? 3 Describe the process by which unions organize employees and gain recognition as their bargaining agent. Despite union avoidance efforts, some employees may still want to unionize. What steps can they take in unionizing? What steps can employers take in trying to stop the union from organizing? 4 Discuss the bargaining process and the bargaining goals and strategies of a union and an employer. If you were a manager in charge of bargaining with the union, what would be the first steps you would take in the collective bargaining process? How would you ensure that the bargaining does not become highly adversarial? 5 Differentiate the forms of bargaining power that a union and an employer may utilize to enforce their bargaining demands. When the NFL and the NFL Players Association came to a deadlock, what forms of bargaining power did each side possess? Who do you think had more power? 6 Describe a typical union grievance procedure and explain the basis for arbitration awards. How would you resolve a complaint about your boss making you do work that is not in your contract? Would you need an arbitrator? 7 Discuss some of the contemporary challenges to labor organizations. Do technology changes and globalization improve the situation of unions in America?


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