unions working in an unionized workplace. learning target i can explain the role unions play in an...
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UnionsWorking in an Unionized Workplace
Learning TargetI can explain the role unions play in an
organization.
A crash course on the history of unions in
America….
Industrial Revolution
Influx of Immigrants Workers
The American Dream?
Upton Sinclair – The Jungle
Modern Timeshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjarLbD9r30
Early Unions
Hay Market Riot
Wagner Act of 1935
National Labor Relations Board
What is a Union?Employee organizations with the goal of representing members in employee-management bargaining over job-related issues.
Collective Bargaining
The process whereby union and employer negotiate a contract of employment that binds both sides
Common Negotiated IssuesPayBenefitsHoursWorking ConditionsSafety Pensions
When an Agreement is not met…
Grievance: A charge by employees that management is no following the terms of the agreement.
Strike: A collective work stoppage intended to force an employer to alter it’s position on an issue.
Boycott: Workers stop buying employers products or services
When an Agreement is not met…
Lockout: Employer temporarily closes down operations to induce workers to alter their position.
Mediation: A mediator talks with both sides and attempts to achieve a compromise.
Picket Line
Bringing the Rat out!
Unfair Labor Practices By Management
Interfering with workers right to unionize
Giving a union financial or other support
Refuse to bargain in good faith with union
Unfair Labor Practices By Unions
Refusing to bargain in good faith
Forcing employees to join a union
Engaging in illegal strikes
Requiring excessive dues
Attempting to cause an employer to discriminate against an employee because of union issues
Union Membership