The labor relations process includes managers and unions representing employees’ best interests. If employees are not represented by an union‚ the employer has the opportunity to individually bargain with the employee. The three basic assumptions underlying the labor relations process in the United States includes recognition of the legitimate rights and responsibilities of union and management representatives‚ negotiation of the labor agreement‚ including appropriate strategies‚ tactics‚ and impasse
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What challenges do you see with interpreting labor and employment laws and court decisions? There are a lot of grey areas in interpreting labor and employment laws. No one case can exactly apply to another. The must rely on precedents but be able to adapt them. For example the three part test (mentioned below) can be adapted to almost any case involving supervisory status. Case Study 3.1 1. Drake and Keeler could argue that they were engaged in a concerted and lawful act. This means two
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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
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an illegal dismissal on the part of tenazas and enraca but not with francisci because he failed to prove that he was an employee of the respondents Issue: Ee rel Held: There is no hard and fast rule to establish the elements for EE rel‚ in this case however‚ Francisco failed to present substantial evidence to establish the EE rel. He failed to present documentary evidence and testimonial evidence showing the respondents exercise control over the means and methods of his work. A mere position paper
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Labor Relations Labor relations can refer generally to any association between workers and management about employment circumstances. Most frequently‚ labor relations refers to dealings involving a workforce that is already unionized and management‚ or has the potential to become unionized. Labor relations are vital to organizations. The National Labor Relations Act was passed in the 1930s‚ which gave workers the right to bargain collectively and form unions in the United States (http://www.investorglossary
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1. Define the term “collective bargaining” and list and describe four issues that are mandatory components of a collective bargaining agreement. Collective bargaining can be defined as the process of involving representatives from both employers and employees to come to terms and conditions of employment that both parties agree. These agreements are written into legally binding contacts good for one to five years. (Budd‚ 2009‚ p. 229) Four issues that are mandatory components of collective bargaining
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MG240 DL Labor Relations Research Assignment 1. Define the term “collective bargaining” and list and describe four issues that are mandatory components of a collective bargaining agreement. Collective bargaining is a process of negotiations between the employer and a group of employees in which terms and conditions of employment are decided. Employees are usually represented in bargaining by a union. The major subjects of bargaining are as follows‚ compensation‚ personnel policies
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industrial relations representative or (IR). The IR representative is familiar with the union’s contract and decides on a disciplinary action or if the grievance involves an employee discharge then the union will take it to step three. In step three the employee has union representation and the grievance is most likely settled at this step‚ if an agreement cannot be made then step four is the last chance to resolve the grievance or it goes to arbitration. Arbitration is a quasi-judicial process in which
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Management 3500 – Exam One Notes The Elements of Industrial Relations I. Basic Premise of Industrial Relations Industrial relations are a field of academic inquiry that looks at employee relations not just unions. It differs from Human Resources because HR looks at employment relations from a management perspective and industry relations looks at management from the employer perspective. Additionally‚ states that conflict between works and management is normal and natural‚ however‚ it
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Case 17–CB–006651 American Postal Workers Union‚ Local 886 & Sheryl Bishop The case chosen is between American Postal Workers Union‚ Local 886 and Sheryl Bishop. The alleged violation is Section 8(b) (2)‚ Causing Employer to Discriminate/Retaliate‚ 8 (b) (1) (A) Duty of Fair Representation‚ including Super seniority‚ denial of access‚ 8(b) (1)(A) Coercion‚ including Statements and Violence. Section 8(b) (1) (A)—Restraint and Coercion of Employees. Section 8(b) (1) (A) forbids a labor
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