Collective Bargaining
Collective Bargaining in Labor Relations
1. Define the term “collective bargaining” and list and describe four issues that are mandatory components of a collective bargaining agreement. The term “collective bargaining” is a carefully thought out and written contract, between the management of a company and its employees. This legal contract is represented by an independent trade union and is legally enforceable for a period of about a year. The ultimate goal for both management and its employees are to negotiate terms and conditions of employment which include areas such as compensation, policies and procedures, rights and responsibilities; to include employees, the company, and the union, and dispute resolution. (“Labor Relations”, p. 11-12) In a labor dispute between the Westin Providence Hotel and the union according to website (www.nlrb.gov), under the previous collective-bargaining agreement covering the hotel 's housekeeping, room service, laundry, bell, valet, and front-desk employees expired on October 31, 2009. Following some negotiations, the hotel declared new terms and conditions of employment and cut wages and benefits and subcontracted out some union jobs. Following an investigation, the regional office issued a complaint against the Westin in July 2010, alleging that it had discriminated against employees in retaliation for their support of the Union, had failed and refused to bargain in good faith with the Union, and imposed new terms and conditions of employment without bargaining with the Union. The end result was that both parties were able to reach a mutually satisfactory settlement of the issues facing them without the need for a lengthy trial.
The four issues that are mandatory components of a collective bargaining agreement are Compensation - wages, benefits, fringe benefits, vacations and holidays, shift premiums, and profit sharing, Personnel Policies and Procedures - layoffs, promotion, and transfer
1. Define the term “collective bargaining” and list and describe four issues that are mandatory components of a collective bargaining agreement. The term “collective bargaining” is a carefully thought out and written contract, between the management of a company and its employees. This legal contract is represented by an independent trade union and is legally enforceable for a period of about a year. The ultimate goal for both management and its employees are to negotiate terms and conditions of employment which include areas such as compensation, policies and procedures, rights and responsibilities; to include employees, the company, and the union, and dispute resolution. (“Labor Relations”, p. 11-12) In a labor dispute between the Westin Providence Hotel and the union according to website (www.nlrb.gov), under the previous collective-bargaining agreement covering the hotel 's housekeeping, room service, laundry, bell, valet, and front-desk employees expired on October 31, 2009. Following some negotiations, the hotel declared new terms and conditions of employment and cut wages and benefits and subcontracted out some union jobs. Following an investigation, the regional office issued a complaint against the Westin in July 2010, alleging that it had discriminated against employees in retaliation for their support of the Union, had failed and refused to bargain in good faith with the Union, and imposed new terms and conditions of employment without bargaining with the Union. The end result was that both parties were able to reach a mutually satisfactory settlement of the issues facing them without the need for a lengthy trial.
The four issues that are mandatory components of a collective bargaining agreement are Compensation - wages, benefits, fringe benefits, vacations and holidays, shift premiums, and profit sharing, Personnel Policies and Procedures - layoffs, promotion, and transfer
Cited: Budd, J. W. (2009). Labor Relations: Striking a Balance. New York: McGraw-Hill http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0162-alternative-dispute-resolution http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/lr/faqs/lr_faq4.php#what1