Human Resources & Labor Unions
The Impact of Labor Unions in the Hospitality Industry
Sophia Gomez
June 7, 2012
Table of Contents
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………..1
The History of Labor Unions.……………………………………………………………………..3
Labor Unions Today……...………………………………………………………. ……...............4
Labor Unions and Their Impact in the Hospitality Industry……...................................................6
How to Remain Union Free…………………………………………………………………........8
Summary……………………………………………………………………………………….....9
Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………….10
References…………………………………………………………….………………………….11
Abstract
Labor Unions in the United States have protected employee rights and benefits for several decades. Human Resources play an essential role in the work place in dealing with labor unions. Unions represent thousands of workers and employees throughout the nation in an effort to fight for human rights and equality in the work force. Negotiations are then met through the dedication of these unions that allow for a company to provide higher wages, adequate benefits, and better working conditions to employees around the world. This document will explain the importance of unions and the role they play in today’s economy and work force and how a business can remain union free.
Introduction
When deciding on which career path to take and what corporation to work for doing substantial research on benefits, wages, and the working conditions of that particular company is essential. What most people do not realize is what it took for those benefits to be created. History reflects the changes in employee benefits and working conditions back to the 19th century. During this time farm workers began working in mines and factories facing terrible working conditions and health risks. Women and children also worked under the same conditions with lesser wages. In an attempt to fight against these working conditions, workers would gather to strike and protest for change and to be a
Sophia Gomez
June 7, 2012
Table of Contents
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………..1
The History of Labor Unions.……………………………………………………………………..3
Labor Unions Today……...………………………………………………………. ……...............4
Labor Unions and Their Impact in the Hospitality Industry……...................................................6
How to Remain Union Free…………………………………………………………………........8
Summary……………………………………………………………………………………….....9
Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………….10
References…………………………………………………………….………………………….11
Abstract
Labor Unions in the United States have protected employee rights and benefits for several decades. Human Resources play an essential role in the work place in dealing with labor unions. Unions represent thousands of workers and employees throughout the nation in an effort to fight for human rights and equality in the work force. Negotiations are then met through the dedication of these unions that allow for a company to provide higher wages, adequate benefits, and better working conditions to employees around the world. This document will explain the importance of unions and the role they play in today’s economy and work force and how a business can remain union free.
Introduction
When deciding on which career path to take and what corporation to work for doing substantial research on benefits, wages, and the working conditions of that particular company is essential. What most people do not realize is what it took for those benefits to be created. History reflects the changes in employee benefits and working conditions back to the 19th century. During this time farm workers began working in mines and factories facing terrible working conditions and health risks. Women and children also worked under the same conditions with lesser wages. In an attempt to fight against these working conditions, workers would gather to strike and protest for change and to be a
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