...between unions and non-labour groups in order to achieve common goals.[1] These unions seek to organize the employed, unemployed, and underemployed.[2] They press for change in the workplace and beyond, organizing around issues such as welfare reform, health care, jobs, housing,and immigration. Individual issues at work are seen as being apart of broader societal problems which they seek to address. Unlike trade unions, community union membership is not based on the workplace- it is based on common identities and issues.[3] Alliances forged between unions and other groups may have a primary identity based on affiliations of religion, ethnic group, gender, disability, environmentalism, neighborhood residence, or sexuality.[4] Community unionism has many definitions and practices.[5][6] It varies according to country,institutional and political contexts,internal organization, leadership, scale, organizing style, sources of funding, and communication structure.[7] In all, there is no "universal" community union;[8] they take on many different forms.[9] In order to simplify the complex structures of community unions, 4 categories have been established(although in practice community unions may blur the boundaries of these classifications):[10] Community organization/ no union partner:[11] This consists of community based efforts to organize around workplaces. It may also include new initiatives created by already established community organizations.[12] Labour union(s)/ no...
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...Laws & Unions – United Parcel Service HRM/531 April, 2013 Abstract Labor Laws and Unions were established to protect the employees in an organization through maintaining his or her rights under law. The Clayton Act was established in 1914, which stated that employees had the right to join a union. Many laws have been passed since then to protect the rights of the organization’s and its unions. The United Parcel Service (UPS) is the largest employer of the Teamsters Union under the Package Division ("Teamsters package division,"). UPS is an excellent example of the benefits of joining a union it processes and its negotiation power. Benefits to Joining a Union There are many benefits to joining the United Parcel Service (UPS) Teamsters Union. According to the Teamster’s Package Division newsletter, the division represents package car drivers, air drivers, feed drivers, part-time loaders, unloaders, sorters and clerks ("Teamsters package division,"). Joining the Teamsters union offers opportunity for workers to receive better pay, benefits and improved working conditions. In 1997, the Teamsters union represented UPS when they went out on strike to receive better wages for part-time employees and to keep control over the union employee pension fund. The strike lasted 15 days and the outcome was in favor of the union and the employees. The company increased the wages of part-time and full-time employees, upgraded part-time positions to full-time and gave the union continued...
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...Ashley Ford BUS372: Employee & Labor Relations Felicia Bridgewater 10/8/2012 Final Paper Unions are meant to represent employees in negotiations with management in the organizations in which they work. Not all organizations are union companies; there are actually more non-union companies than there are ones that are represented by unions. It is important for union representatives and management personnel to get along and work together when trying to negotiate terms of employee contracts and resolving issues that arise in everyday work situations. In this paper we will look at the roles of the union in an organization and the role of management in an organization. We will also explore strategies that unions and management can employ to make the relationship between them more conducive. In what ways can unions work to make this relationship better and in what ways can management work to make the relationship better. Communication and commitment are vital, unions and management must work together. The Role of the Union in an Organization The main role and function of a union is to help with the dialogue between employees and employers and minimize conflict. “It refers to an organization of employees within a trade or profession that has the objective of representing its members’ interest, through improving pay and working conditions” (Labor Unions, 2007). Unions provide workers with a sense of security during times of low economic stability. They can offer them...
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...Management and Unions Introduction This assignment will cover the role of management and unions have in an organization and two strategies that a union and management can use to create a conductive working relationship with each other. It will show the importance of communication, flexibility, opinions from lower level employees, and knowledge gathered before collective bargaining begins. Collective bargaining is a process that both unions and management have the most contact and are frequently meeting to negotiate contracts; it is important to foster the relationship between unions and management so that the process is not drawn out any longer than it already is. Role of Management in an Organization The role of management in an organization is to achieve goals and objectives, they deal directly with employees by doing the hiring and firing, scheduling, resolving any workplace conflicts between employees, increase efficiency, performance reviews of employees and promotions, ensuring the health and safety of workers, and in dealing directly with employees they are directly linked with unions. Management plays a vital role in studying how the organization and employees operate, they are responsible for ensuring that goals and objectives are reached and to reach the goals and objectives management must ensure that their time and effort is put forth to operate effectively and efficiently. It is important that management is always looking for ways to increase efficiency...
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...Legislations That Shaped Labor Unions For centuries, the divide between laborers and their controllers have come with a high price. From wealthy farmers to corporate presidents, their subordinates have had to work hard to achieve their personal goals and that of employers. At times, employees have been exploited by working outrageous hours under horrible conditions for a measly pay. Such abuse was absorbed by the needy and continued for years, until the government stepped in and demanded labors to be implemented. Such laws gave the rights and freedom that many were looking for in order to work stable hours and for reasonable pay. Like many laws, it took time and effort but such laws came to fruition by legislations such as The Wagner Act, The Taft-Hartley Act, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Wagner Act, also known as The National Labor Relations Act of 1935, is the foundation for all unions that are now in existence in the United States. Prior to The Wagner Act, employees had no say as to whether or not they wanted to come together and agree on proposals for better and healthier work environments by being represented by unions. The Wagner Act gave employees the ability to work together, unionize and designate employee representatives that would be the voice of the employees when it came to collective bargaining (Department of Labor (DOL), 2014). This act specifically required employers to bargain in good faith over mandatory bargaining issues such as wages, hours,...
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...Running Head: Labor Laws and Unions One Labor Laws and Unions By Amanda Garcia August 14, 2011 HRM/531 Instructor: Scott Beck Labor Laws and Unions Two Labor Laws and Unions The United Parcel Service is a well-known logistics company with a long history of union involvement. The UPS strike in 1997 was a result of part-time employees working for years at the same starting wage and on almost a decade long waiting list for full-time positions. For 15 days the employees of United Parcel Service went on strike and the company was dealt millions of dollars in lost revenue. The United Parcel Service made the decision to significantly increase full-time jobs by adding an additional 10,000 positions. The company also made an increase in part-time to full-time ratios by implementing a significant increase in job advancement opportunities. Since union involvement, UPS has become a company with more to...
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...Labor Laws and Unions HRM/531 April 2, 2012 Susan Frear Labor Laws and Unions The United Postal Service (UPS) is a unionized company. A brief background will be given as well as legal issues and obstacles they may encounter, how the federal, state, and local laws could be breached because of the legal issues and why, and recommendations how to mitigate the possible litigation. As a part of the analysis the subsequent questions will be answered what are the benefits of UPS joining the union, what is the unionization process, how do they bargain, and what effects does the bargaining have on the organization. UPS started out as a messenger company in 1907 and has grown into a multibillion dollar corporation (UPS, 2011). Ups is the world largest package delivery company and leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services (UPS, 2001).UPS has 185,000 union members and 75,000 non union members. The majority of the UPS union members are a part of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) which are a part of the (AFO-CIO) (Proyect, 2012). UPS operates under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), commonly known as the Wagner act (Thomas, 2001). Some of the legal issues include the legality of the proposals by UPS to change benefit packages, 2006 legal issue concerning the IBT’s right to designate a representative on a safety committee established by its collective bargaining agreement with UPS, and “The employee Free Choice...
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...Although there were a lot of other union Generals in the civil war, Ulysses S. Grant was the most influential in the outcome of the Civil War. He made several well-planned decisions which led to the Union victory in the Civil War. The Civil War is considered on of the bloodiest wars in United States history. To begin with, one of the very first Union victories in the Civil War was the battle of Fort Henry. The victory of Fort Henry opened up the Columbia and Tennessee Rivers which were the confederate’s two main waterways for the Union to use for the rest of the war. One of Grant’s most important battles was the battle of Vicksburg. This battle opened up the Mississippi River so the Union could use it for boats and transportation. One of Grant’s...
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...Summary Union Pacific is the largest freight railroad in North America. In 2007 they transported over one trillion ton-miles of freight earning revenues of $16.28 billion. They operate on 32,000 miles of rail covering the United States west of the Mississippi. Union Pacific is a successful firm both externally and organizationally. The Class I Freight Railroad industry encompasses the seven largest railroads in North America. In the U.S., where Union Pacific operates, Class I Freight Railroads move more than 40% of the freight transported per year, measured in ton-miles. The industry is in the maturity stage, experiencing slow consistent growth. For companies in this industry, it implies tightened operations and good human resource management are essential for success. The industry incumbents benefit from high barriers to entry due to the amount of capital requirements. Substitutes play a moderate role in the industry, while buyers and suppliers are on neutral ground with the railroads. Lastly, rivalry varies from area to area, but is average as a whole. This is shown in the analysis of captive versus noncaptive customers. Union Pacific mainly transports commodities in five primary industries; agriculture, automotive, chemical, energy, and industrial. These customers look for competitive pricing, on time delivery, and good customer service. In order to be successful in this industry, a railroad must have the resources to serve all the needs of these customers. Since Union Pacific...
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...COURSE PROJECT Anal Patel UPS STRIKE Date: - 10/10/2011 Table of Content:- INTRODUCTION……………………………….……………………………PAGE 3. BACKGROUND……………………………………………………………...PAGE 3. STRIE SETTLEMENT…………………………………………..………….PAGE 7. RECOMMENDATION / STAND POINT……….………………………….PAGE 10. CONCLUSION……………………………………………………………….PAGE 13. REFERENCE…………………………………………………………………PAGE 13. INTRODUCTION:- The strike against United Parcel Service conducted by the Teamsters was seen as both disruptive and successful. It was disruptive to the national shipping patterns and so to business in general, yet the public supported the strikers over the company by a wide margin. This might have changed had the strike continued any longer than it did, but the Teamsters, as led by President Ron Carey, managed to make good use of public sentiment to pressure UPS to settle the strike. From the first, the Teamsters had the high ground given the nature of the dispute and the fact that the public was also concerned about the issue of part-time work and the way companies were using part-time workers to avoid paying full price for full-time employees in the same jobs. UPS said the strike cost them about $650 million in lost business. The union paid about $10 million in strike benefits to members who got $55 a week for manning the picket lines. An analysis of the UPS strike shows that it is a case of hard bargaining in which the Teamsters benefited from being able to generate public support and also from the good fortune...
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...Labor Laws and Unions HRM/531 Jan 16 2012 Christine Healy Labor Laws and Unions In the following discussion will be an analysis of UPS (United Postal Service) which is currently unionized consisting of background information, legal issues and obstacles they may encounter, how the federal, state, and local laws could be breached because of the legal issues and why, and recommendations how to mitigate the possible litigation. As a part of the analysis the subsequent questions will be answered what are the benefits of UPS joining the union, what is the unionization process, how do they bargain, and what effects does the bargaining have on the organization. UPS started out as a messenger company in 1907 and has grown into a multibillion dollar corporation ("About Ups Highlights (company History) ", 1994-2012). Ups is the world largest package delivery company and leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services ("Company History (timeline)", 1994-2012).UPS has 185,000 union members and 75,000 non union members (). The majority of the UPS union members are a part of the international brotherhood of teamsters (IBT) which are a part of the (AFO-CIO) (Proyect, 2012). UPS operates under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA, commonly known as the Wagner act.) (Thomas, 2001). Some of the legal issues include the legality of the proposals by UPS to change benefit packages, 2006 legal issue concerning the IBT’s right to designate a representative on...
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...Army of Northern Virginia would be invincible.” He had time and again out generald his northern counter parts leaving a slue of Union Generals unable to muster up the courage to even face him on the battle field. With President Davis’ approval, Lee set the army in motion which would ultimately end with an epic 3 day conflict, changing the fabric of the war and the course of American History. On the 3rd of June 1863 the Army of Northern Virginia left there positions near Fredericksburg to begin their long march north. Right from the start the topography of the area played a huge roll in the campaign. In order to screen his movements Lee moved his army west, over the Blue Ridge Mountains and into the Shenandoah Valley. After entering the valley, Lee ordered J.E.B Stuart and his Cavalry to ride along the eastern edge of the army to further help screen his movements. The tactics and lay of the land that Lee utilized was very successful in keeping the Union Army in the dark. While Lee was moving, the Union commander, Joseph Hooker, was waiting. Unsure of Lee’s intentions, Hooker waited to see what would come of the Confederate movements. With his astonishing defeat at the battle of Chancellorsville, Hooker was timid when it came to taking the field against Lee. After a number of proposals to Lincoln, none of which involved attacking Lee head on, the Union war command...
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...Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) dates back to 1902 when it was first established. In 1991 Ron Carey became the General President of the teamsters claiming that he would end the corruption within the Teamsters. He was the 11th president for the IBT and the first one to be elected by direct vote of rank-and-file members. He is most known for ending the strike in 1997 of the parcel giant UPS. Shortly after his big win against UPS he was barred from the presidency and permanently ejected from the Union. This paper tells about his life from his years before presidency, what he did while he was in office, why he was barred, and the events leading up to him being found innocent. In the Beginning Ronald “Ron” Carey, was the son of a teamster, a fellow union man and was born in New York City March 22, 1936. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Marines for two years from 1953 to 1955. In 1956 he joined the Teamsters while he was a package car driver for United Parcel Service (UPS). In 1967 he decided to run for president of the Local 804 after being fed up with the mob rule and corrupt leadership. He ended up winning that campaign but prior to that he held other positions with in the Local 804. Before his presidency he started out as a shop steward, then became trustee, and then ended with being...
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...Industrial Disputes Fact files: articles to read 19 June 2012 12:38 Unread 1. BA on the up after dispute deal 1. Union welcomes BA deal that avoids humiliation 1. iPad: Collecting, Annotating and Redistributing Student Work 2. BA workers vote to ballot on new deal 3. BA and union agree to end dispute 4. BA and Unite reach deal to end cabin crew strikes 5. Unite and British Airways reach agreement on cabin crew 6. Unite to vote on deal to end BA dispute 7. BA and Unite union move closer to ending cabin crew dispute 1. BBC News - BA strike: Hopes rise for end to cabin crew dispute 1. Joint statement by Unite the union and British Airways 1. Reject BA offer, Unite urges crew 2. Unite chooses McCluskey as leader 3. Unite pledges 'alliance of resistance' 4. Unions hail court strike ruling 5. A tsunami of resistance 6. BA strike: pilots' union warns on safety and morale 7. FT.com / Companies / UK companies - BA cabin crew vote for more strikes 8. British Airways cabin crew ballot result 9. BA cabin crew vote for fresh strikes 10. BA cabin crew vote for strikes - now Unite should call action 11. BA cabin crew plan new tactics 12. British Airways strike: time to grow up | BA Pilot 13. FT.com / UK / Politics & policy - PM ready to look at union crackdown 14. British Airways cabin crew hold defiant mass meeting|15Jan11|Socialist Worker...
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...What, if anything can trade Unions’ do to challenge the employment strategies of multinational strategies of multinational companies? In the 1990’s globalization took the world by storm, it overcame into the way businesses were run, the products and goods we use and employment used. Globalization allowed good to be traded at an international level, increased the level of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), increased the number of international transactions and trade barriers decreased, making it easier and cheaper to buy goods from abroad (Ferner, 2003). Not only has globalization seen the increase of migrants workers but has also increased the number of Multinational Companies (MNC) and many of them have moved production from their home country to less developing countries, for cheaper labour and looser regulations. The deregulation of working conditions, demographics and labour markets as well as cheaper labour will lead to companies moving their work away from the UK and damage the economy (Williams and Adam-Smith, 2010). As Moody (1997) states “It will increase pressure to cut costs in order for businesses to stay competitive...pressure on labour costs”. Globalization has caused an increase in the number of mergers and acquisitions and has in affect created and introduced more MNC, it has allowed companies to move labour and production to where labour is cheaper. Trade Unions’ have been at the forefront of the debate of whether globalization is a good thing. Due to MNC operating...
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