...The Challenges Facing Labour Unions Today Good morning ladies and gentleman. Today I am going to talk about some of the challenges facing labor unions today and how we can rise to meet them. Government policies may vary from province to province but we are fortunate enough to have some of the strongest labor legislation out there. The economic recession has been hard on everyone and unions are no exception, with the lay-offs or closures of plants and businesses, the union faces the challenge of ensuring we stay strong and effective. In the workplace there are many challenges relating to diversity, changing human resource management and organizing one of the largest sectors of workers in Canada, the service and retail industry. (Very good introduction!) Economic and political change, globalization and restructuring have made people question the effectiveness or need for unions. With the changes in the workplace and workforce, such as shrinking public sector and primary industries and the growth of the private sector coupled with the changes in work arrangements, unions are faced with challenges relating to their survival and vitality. (McQuarrie, 2003) Traditionally unions were structured to represent employees in industries with a fairly stable workforce and hierarchical relationship with management. Today unions face the necessity of “having to adapt to new realities of work and proving their relevance to a new generation of workers in a variety of workplaces.” (McQuarrie...
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...Good morning ladies and gentleman. Today I am going to talk about some of the challenges facing labor unions today and how we can rise to meet them. Government policies may vary from province to province but we are fortunate enough to have some of the strongest labor legislation out there. The economic recession has been hard on everyone and unions are no exception, with the lay-offs or closures of plants and businesses, the union faces the challenge of ensuring we stay strong and effective. In the workplace there are many challenges relating to diversity, changing human resource management and organizing one of the largest sectors of workers in Canada, the service and retail industry. (Very good introduction!) Economic and political change, globalization and restructuring have made people question the effectiveness or need for unions. With the changes in the workplace and workforce, such as shrinking public sector and primary industries and the growth of the private sector coupled with the changes in work arrangements, unions are faced with challenges relating to their survival and vitality. (McQuarrie, 2003) Traditionally unions were structured to represent employees in industries with a fairly stable workforce and hierarchical relationship with management. Today unions face the necessity of “having to adapt to new realities of work and proving their relevance to a new generation of workers in a variety of workplaces.” (McQuarrie, 2003) Workforce demographics are changing,...
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...Georgina A. Martin LAW 110 Mar. 22, 2015 Assignment # 3 Assignment # 3 Week 3 Labor unions face challenges in 2015 Tom Stewart describes the reasoning behind the protest by employees geared towards Twin-Cities fast food outlets, Walmart and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport might giving an impression unions Minnesota are on the rise. Sharon Kosher states her experience with the union and finds it to be a waste of money because they aren’t helping or supporting those that pay dues. This caused the number of members to decline. He reveals that workers are not apprehensive when it comes to crossing picket lines anymore rendering pickets less powerful than in the past. He shows the wonder of the survival of unions when companies change hands. However, unions thrive to grow despite the bad mouthing about them that is going on. They are focusing on things like minimum wage. They want to focus on long term goals instead of gathering employees to strike. Stewart points out that 18 of the 34 private sector union elections were lost in Minnesota. Overall, unions let the people decide whether or not they want to be in a union. But the people feel that the union care more about its organization than those that fund it. 10 Years of Vision and Grit Together, Judy Wahlberg, Mike Lindholt, Mary Falk, Nickson Nyankabaria, and Eliot Seide explains how their union has survived the first 10years and the point of “we” over “me”. They believe together they can win battles...
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...identify future trends and threats if they want to increase market share and gain a competitive advantage. Gap Analysis: Global Communications In response to the external threats from competitors Global Communication has re-evaluated their current business model and has embarked on a new strategic plan. Whereas this new course may lead them to regain market share they failed to recognize the value of their long term workforce. Global Communications has to take action and respond to the external threats in the telecommunications industry if they are to remain competitive. Whereas these changes may bring success they are full of challenges. Examples of these challenges include implementing the new strategies so they succeed in improving the company’s current position in the telecommunication industry and effectively deal with pending litigation from the Union who strictly opposes the outsourcing of call centers to Ireland and India as this will contribute to laying off employees in the United States. The corporate cost cutting and layoffs will have a negative impact on moral, thus affecting the productivity of the remaining employees. To mitigate these risks Global Communications will conduct a strategic analysis that will assist the firm in improving and developing their strategic plan. The analysis will include an examination of the firm’s performance in the current market, their impact...
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...Workers are a strong union of workers that strive to improve the workplace. The union has accomplished many breakthroughs for employees in the workplace. The HRM face many obstacles in the auto industry besides compensation. General Motors can work with its employees to build a better workplace by utilizing the UAW resources and making their company known for employee satisfaction. The UAW is a powerful resource to all of those who chose to join and work together for better conditions for all. The UAW has improved many things in the workplace. They have gained cost of living allowances for the union; training and education as well as employer paid health insurance. It is so strong because it is made up of not only current workers but also those who have retired from their positions. This gives the UAW an advantage of not only having newer members but members who have already been in their position. (Who We Are, 2013) UAW has many accomplishments and because of this many workers will find this an attractive, incentive joining the union. The union can offer the employees a voice to be heard through and they band together for equal treatment. When everyone is fighting for the same rights they are able to accomplish more than one people speaking up themselves. Due to the amount of people that are at the retiring stage in their lives, unionization would help those just entering the workforce without prior knowledge about the industry. HRM will face many challenges in the auto industry...
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...women meeting the 12 Metabolic Equivalent Test (MET) recommendation was lower than the results of their male counterparts (Jahnke, 2014). When utilizing varying degrees of body composition, the women showed more positive amounts of healthy body composition and a higher percentage of favorable body composition, based on Body Mass Index (BMI) than the male firefighters. (Jahnke, 2014). Union participation In this research, the author examines the movement of persons in and out of the union to try and determine if the changing diversity is due to behavior or structure Zullo R., (2012). Over the 11 years, membership in U.S. labor unions became demographically more diverse. For women, the gain in the past decade is largely explained by structural...
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...Labour Relations Challenges of Today Currently in Canada, there are approximately 4.7 million unionized workers. Although this accounts for 31.5% of workers, this membership count has been diminishing across our Country. Employer and government pressures to accept wage freezes and reduced benefits are taking its toll on all unions in general. Some universal challenges that unions face today are listed below. 1. Competition: Global markets have put considerable pressure on unions. Many products are being manufactured in other countries for a fraction of the cost; specifically when being compared to unionized factories in a developed country with much higher labour costs. Due to minimal union presence in under developed countries and extremely low fabrication costs, foreign competition has become quite the challenge. 2. Technology: Technology has changed the content of several existing jobs. “Touch Labour” is quickly diminishing due to today’s state of the art machinery, robotics and automation. As a result, workers are forced to expand their skill levels and adapt to new roles. For example, in the mining industry, which is known to have large union membership presence, positions have changed drastically. In the 1960s it took approximately 10 men an entire week to move one ton of ore to surface. It is estimated that today, 1 man & 1 scoop could complete this task in 2 hours. This “ONE” task has eliminated how many jobs? Has caused strong unions to lose how many members...
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...Delta Air Lines is a world-class global enterprise has succeeded due to striving for perfection with execution, customer service and industry leading financial performance. The one challenge that continues to be a major obstacle to overcome is employee job satisfaction. Among the 80,000 employees are approximately 50,000 frontline, entry level workers. Many of these employees are temporary, seasonal or part-time status. Due to this relatively unstable frontline workforce Delta continues to face challenges with ensuring employees remain motivated and morale stays high. A happy employee results in a happy customer. Delta continues to be the only major U.S. airline that remains mostly non-union. This is a significant competitive advantage that Delta enjoys over its competitors that have union workforces. This union-free workforce is due to the focus that Delta places on the people first. With the threat of unions always near, it requires Delta leaders to focus on employee morale and job satisfaction. The baggage handler workforce at the Atlanta airport is one group of employees that Delta currently struggles to keep motivated and satisfied with their job. It is a team of 1,000 employees who have one main task – ensure that the 100,000 checked bags each day gets connected with the passenger. This job assignment often times is monotonous and boring, similar to an assembly line at a factory with the same task being done over and over again. Employees are discouraged from...
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...Environmental Challenges of the American Automotive Industry Post economic recession has seen a return of the American automobile manufacturers (most specifically the Big 3, though Chrysler was bought by Fiat). Still environmental challenges to American automobile manufacturers are many: global competition occurring here and abroad; reduced demand; product safety recalls; environmental/emissions regulations; and fluctuations in the economy. All of these challenges have an impact on every American automobile manufacturer as well as global automakers, just to differing degrees. The environmental challenges also impact the consumer. This essay will discuss those challenges and how they can challenge the American automobile manufacturing industry...
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...125 [pic]GHANA TRADES UNION CONGRESS MEDIUM TERM POLICIES FOR THE QUADRENNIAL 2008 -2012 [DRAFT] GHANA TRADES UNION CONGRESS Contents PART 1 3 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 3 Challenges at the International Level 3 Challenges at the National Level 4 Challenges at the workplace 8 PART 2 10 GHANA TUC’S PERSPECTIVES ON HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND DEMOCRACY 10 Human Development Objectives 12 Democratic Participation in Decision-Making 14 PART 3 17 POLICIES 17 POLICY ON LABOUR RELATIONS AND SOCIAL DIALOGUE 17 POLICY ON EDUCATION AND TRAINING 20 POLICY ON ORGANISATION, INTERNAL DEMOCRACY AND SOLIDARITY 22 POLICY ON EMPLOYMENT 28 POLICY ON INCOMES 30 POLICY ON INFORMAL ECONOMY 32 POLICY ON SOCIAL PROTECTION 35 POLICY ON HOUSING 38 POLICY ON GENDER EQUALITY 40 POLICY ON CHILD LABOUR 42 POLICY ON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIROMENT 44 POLICY ON HIV/AIDS 46 POLICY ON ENERGY AND POWER 49 POLICY ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 52 POLICY ON THE YOUTH ……………………………………………………………… PART 1 _________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND The Ghana Trades Union Congress (TUC) has gone through very difficult challenges since it was established in 1945. Nevertheless, it has maintained its identity and continues to grow stronger. Currently, Ghana TUC has seventeen affiliates with an estimated membership...
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...Facilitating Change Amy Hanley ORG/581 August 11, 2014 Facilitating Change As an organization grows, it is important to assess its structure and design. This is especially important as a company expands internationally, as workplace culture varies from country to country and these nuances can determine the success of the organization. This is includes considering the current structure and allocation of resources, identifying any potential challenges transitioning into a new environment, and then determining solutions to meet the needs of the organization within the confines of its new culture. As Walmart expands its operations into China, it is critical that leadership identifies organizational changes needed before establishing operations in that country. Current Structure and Organizational Design Walmart’s current organizational structure has the business broken into three segments- U.S., international, and Sam’s Club- all under the Walmart Stores, Incorporated umbrella. Each division has its own leadership team whose President is accountable to the President of Walmart Stores. Each division runs as its own independent business, giving them more flexibility to make decisions to directly impact the business within their division. Additionally, each division maintains its own real estate, human resources, marketing, and procurement/distribution departments. Overarching leadership across the three divisions include the Chief Information Officer, Chief Financial Officer...
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...9349003.htm?categoryId=-1 If You Face Any Problem E- Mail Us At JOHNMATE1122@Gmail.Com Laws Regarding Same-Sex Marriages in Maryland Custody and Federal Benefits Traditionally, marriage is described in the constitution as the union between one man and one woman. It is also known as a heterosexual marriage. On the other hand, the union between two individuals of the same sex is referred to as same-sex marriage, gay marriage or homosexual marriage. The term marriage implies the union is recognized legally, religiously and socially. The individuals in a same-sex marriage should be accorded the same rights and protections as heterosexual couples. Same-sex couples use the bill of rights to further the cause that accords them the same rights and privileges as heterosexual couples. Same-sex couples face social and religious opposition to their chosen sexual orientation. Family isolates them and the society judges them. Gays and lesbians are not conventional they fall outside of the socially accepted way of being. In recent years, they have received protection from opponents and bigots from the government. It has been in the form of rights and privileges provided for under the bill of rights. Gays and lesbian may not be discriminated, but that does not mean they are accepted. The constitution provides the protection, but the federal government does not recognize gay marriages. Most same-sex couples face challenges in their married life that heterosexual...
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...| LABOR RELATIONSBYGERALD HODGESLABOR RELATIONS FALB10 Sec ADEVRY UNIVERSITY14 JAN 20111. From the beginning labor relations has an issue for the United States. Labor Relations is the area that organizations have to deal with between employees and management. Union leaders can use to minimize conflicts between employers and employees (such as strikes) and seek agreements. Unions are organizations formed for the purpose of representing their members' such as employees to deal with their issues. In this paper, I will identify how unions and labor relations impact organizations. I have interview Clinton Harris a labor officer for his organization from Computer company in Virginia. He is in the Nation guard and is currently deployed here with me in Afghanistan. The typical functions of Clinton Harris the labor officer are to manage labor relations program of organization. He analyzes collective bargaining agreement to make sure both sides are fair in terms wages, hours of work, work environment, and health care by contracts. | Clinton Harris advice management about labor relation laws and also interpretation of labor relations policies and practices within the organization. He prepares reports, using records of actions taken concerning grievances, and identifies problem areas. He also monitors implementation of policies concerning wages, hours, and working conditions, to ensure compliance with terms of labor contract. Clint has to research information about additional...
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...9349003.htm?categoryId=-1 If You Face Any Problem E- Mail Us At JOHNMATE1122@Gmail.Com Laws Regarding Same-Sex Marriages in Maryland Custody and Federal Benefits Traditionally, marriage is described in the constitution as the union between one man and one woman. It is also known as a heterosexual marriage. On the other hand, the union between two individuals of the same sex is referred to as same-sex marriage, gay marriage or homosexual marriage. The term marriage implies the union is recognized legally, religiously and socially. The individuals in a same-sex marriage should be accorded the same rights and protections as heterosexual couples. Same-sex couples use the bill of rights to further the cause that accords them the same rights and privileges as heterosexual couples. Same-sex couples face social and religious opposition to their chosen sexual orientation. Family isolates them and the society judges them. Gays and lesbians are not conventional they fall outside of the socially accepted way of being. In recent years, they have received protection from opponents and bigots from the government. It has been in the form of rights and privileges provided for under the bill of rights. Gays and lesbian may not be discriminated, but that does not mean they are accepted. The constitution provides the protection, but the federal government does not recognize gay marriages. Most same-sex couples face challenges in their married life that heterosexual...
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...dysfunctional conflict that occurred between the management and workers union within the organizational structure of the machinist company was as a result of a faulty communication method. First, for there to be communication there must be a credible medium and process between the sender and the receiver. For effective communication, there must be adequate consideration of the perception of the intended message that is the feedback from the receiver should be consistent with the original message. In the case of the manager and CEO of the machinist company, he failed to select the appropriate match between the content of the message and the media used in communicating. A two way face to face communication is the richest form of communication (Kreitner and Kinicki 2013). This method is used when confronted with complex situations and bad news like pay cuts and layoffs and encourages everyone affected to be present and hear the bad news directly from the CEO. Instead of the horizontal method applied by the CEO, delegating his crucial responsibility to the union, he should have used the vertical and face to face method in communicating with the workers. The reason is that the information would have come directly from him to the workers and prevented any ambiguities and misinformation. These uninformed communication method created a vacuum in the line of communication between the management and the workers and gave the union workers the opportunity to capitalize and exploit the situation...
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