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© SOUTH-WESTERN THOMSONINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LESSON13-1 GOALS Describe historical reasons why labor unions were formed and the legal problems they faced. Discuss the effects and nature of international labor activities. Discuss the history of labor unions and their current status. MILESTONES OF THE LABOR MOVEMENT
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© SOUTH-WESTERN THOMSONINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 2 Formation of Labor Unions Labor unions in the United States Legal status of the first unions Legal status of unions today Labor unions in other countries
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© SOUTH-WESTERN THOMSONINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 3 Unions Past and Present Evolution of the AFL-CIO Membership in unions today
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© SOUTH-WESTERN THOMSONINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 4 Union Membership in 10 Countries Membership as a Percentage of the Labor Force CountryPercentage of Labor Force Sweden90% Denmark80% Italy44% Canada37% Australia35% United Kingdom33% Germany29% Netherlands25% Japan24% France9%
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© SOUTH-WESTERN THOMSONINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LESSON13-2 GOALS Explain how union representation is achieved. Describe methods used to settle labor negotiations. Describe how union and management goals are similar. UNIONS IN THE WORKPLACE TODAY
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© SOUTH-WESTERN THOMSONINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 6 Achieving Union Representation Elections Types of union representation Union shop Closed shop Open shop
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© SOUTH-WESTERN THOMSONINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 7 Tools of Labor Negotiations Grievance procedure Arbitration Strikes
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© SOUTH-WESTERN THOMSONINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 8 Management and Labor Unions Lockout When unions and management work together
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