Labor Relations Process Paper
Turn on any news program on CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS or pick up any newspaper from across the country and you will be sure to see/read a story pertaining to labor relations. But, what exactly does that mean. In unionized companies, “labor relations is the ongoing interchange between the union and the employer that identifies their common and specific interests” (Fossum, 2015). Simply stated, it is the working connection that laborers have with their employers.
Following are the three stages in any labor relations process: development, structure and process. During these three stages, it is almost guaranteed that one of the following four topics lie at the heart of any labor relations situation: wages, pay, hours, and lastly, conditions. It is my …show more content…
According to (Dunlop), “gradual change may be expected to continue in at least four areas: the subjects of bargaining; the structure of bargaining; the legal framework of bargaining; and the role of government in the bargaining process”. Simply put, the employer’s goal is to get the most production/work from its employees while giving up the least amount of benefits. Contrary, the union’s initiative is to gain the best compensation package for its members. In most cases, there will be concessions made on both sides as each will not get 100% of their …show more content…
For instance, politics comes into consideration during the hiring and appraisal process. Although a person may have all the qualifications to fill a specific job within an organization to go along with a meticulously prepared resume, if they don’t know someone within the company promoting them, chances are that the hiring manager won’t even look at their resume.
Next, the environment, specifically the work environment must be considered when discussing labor relations. When negotiating contracts with employees, employers must ensure that their workers are given a safe environment in which to perform their job. For instance, if machine operators in a factory are constantly having to purchase safety equipment on their own, those employees might think twice about staying with that company if another job offer is on the table with a more responsible company that ensures their employees are provided the necessary safety equipment to perform their
Following are the three stages in any labor relations process: development, structure and process. During these three stages, it is almost guaranteed that one of the following four topics lie at the heart of any labor relations situation: wages, pay, hours, and lastly, conditions. It is my …show more content…
According to (Dunlop), “gradual change may be expected to continue in at least four areas: the subjects of bargaining; the structure of bargaining; the legal framework of bargaining; and the role of government in the bargaining process”. Simply put, the employer’s goal is to get the most production/work from its employees while giving up the least amount of benefits. Contrary, the union’s initiative is to gain the best compensation package for its members. In most cases, there will be concessions made on both sides as each will not get 100% of their …show more content…
For instance, politics comes into consideration during the hiring and appraisal process. Although a person may have all the qualifications to fill a specific job within an organization to go along with a meticulously prepared resume, if they don’t know someone within the company promoting them, chances are that the hiring manager won’t even look at their resume.
Next, the environment, specifically the work environment must be considered when discussing labor relations. When negotiating contracts with employees, employers must ensure that their workers are given a safe environment in which to perform their job. For instance, if machine operators in a factory are constantly having to purchase safety equipment on their own, those employees might think twice about staying with that company if another job offer is on the table with a more responsible company that ensures their employees are provided the necessary safety equipment to perform their