collective bargaining
PeCOP Journal of Social and
Management Sciences
Collective Bargaining
Dr Isaac Chaneta
University of Zimbabwe – Harare, Zimbabwe
Dr Isaac Chaneta
Collective Bargaining
Dr Isaac Chaneta
Unionism: Good or Bad for Productitivity
Dr Isaac Chaneta
Employee Welfare
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PeCOP Journal of Social and
Management Sciences
Collective Bargaining
Dr Isaac Chaneta
University of Zimbabwe – Harare, Zimbabwe
Abstract
Collective bargaining is concerned with the relations between employers acting through their management representatives and organized labour. It is concerned not only with the negotiation of a formal labour agreement but also with the day- to- day dealings between management and the union. Because the management of the people in so many organizations is closely intertwined with union- employer relationships, it is essential that the student and the practitioner of management develop a sound knowledge of collective bargaining. Furthermore, the effect of collective bargaining extends beyond these establishments that are unionized. It impacts upon the economy as a whole, upon the practices of non-union organisations and upon the society at large.
Key Words: collective bargaining, negotiations, union-employer relationships.
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Introduction
Collective bargaining according to Salamon (1957) is a method of determining terms and conditions of employment, which utilizes the process of negotiation and agreement between representatives of management and employees. It provides a formal channel through which the differing interests of management and employees may be resolved on a collective basis. Mulvey (1986) defines collective bargaining as a system based on selfdetermination with the contracting parties voluntarily assuming responsibility for reaching an agreement and honouring that agreement. According to International Labour
Organization (ILO) Convention No. 98, by Nyman C (1981 p.4) , collective bargaining is seen as a
Management Sciences
Collective Bargaining
Dr Isaac Chaneta
University of Zimbabwe – Harare, Zimbabwe
Dr Isaac Chaneta
Collective Bargaining
Dr Isaac Chaneta
Unionism: Good or Bad for Productitivity
Dr Isaac Chaneta
Employee Welfare
1
PeCOP Journal of Social and
Management Sciences
Collective Bargaining
Dr Isaac Chaneta
University of Zimbabwe – Harare, Zimbabwe
Abstract
Collective bargaining is concerned with the relations between employers acting through their management representatives and organized labour. It is concerned not only with the negotiation of a formal labour agreement but also with the day- to- day dealings between management and the union. Because the management of the people in so many organizations is closely intertwined with union- employer relationships, it is essential that the student and the practitioner of management develop a sound knowledge of collective bargaining. Furthermore, the effect of collective bargaining extends beyond these establishments that are unionized. It impacts upon the economy as a whole, upon the practices of non-union organisations and upon the society at large.
Key Words: collective bargaining, negotiations, union-employer relationships.
2
Introduction
Collective bargaining according to Salamon (1957) is a method of determining terms and conditions of employment, which utilizes the process of negotiation and agreement between representatives of management and employees. It provides a formal channel through which the differing interests of management and employees may be resolved on a collective basis. Mulvey (1986) defines collective bargaining as a system based on selfdetermination with the contracting parties voluntarily assuming responsibility for reaching an agreement and honouring that agreement. According to International Labour
Organization (ILO) Convention No. 98, by Nyman C (1981 p.4) , collective bargaining is seen as a