After studying this chapter, you should be able to: 1. Give a brief history of the American labor movement. 2. Discuss the main features of at least three major pieces of labor legislation. 3. Present examples of what to expect during the union organizing drive and election. 4. Describe five ways to lose an NLRB election. 5. Illustrate with examples bargaining that is not in good faith. | Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining Chapter 15 Part 5 | Employee Relations After studying this chapter, you should be able to: Give a brief history of the American labor movement. Discuss the main features of at least three major pieces of labor legislation. Present examples of what to expect during the union organizing drive and election. Describe five ways to lose an NLRB election. Illustrate with examples bargaining that is not in good faith. Develop a grievance procedure. 15– © 2008 Prentice Hall, Inc. All rights reserved. What Do Unions Want? Union Security Improved wages, hours, working conditions, and benefits Aims of Unions 15– © 2008 Prentice Hall, Inc. All rights reserved. Union Security Closed Shop Open Shop Union Shop Types of Union Security Agency Shop Maintenance of Membership 15– © 2008 Prentice Hall, Inc. All rights reserved. The AFL-CIO The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) A voluntary federation of about 100 national and international labor unions in the United States. Structure of the AFL-CIO Local unions National unions National federation Change to Win Coalition 15– © 2008 Prentice Hall, Inc. All rights reserved. The Organizing Drive Employer Responses to Organizing Can attack the union on ethical and moral grounds and cite the cost of union membership. Cannot make promises of benefits. Cannot make unilateral changes in terms and conditions of employment that were not planned to be implemented prior to the onset of union organizing activity. Can inform employees of their right to revoke their authorization cards. 15– © 2008 Prentice Hall, Inc. All rights reserved. The Organizing Drive (cont’d) Union Activities During Organizing Unions can picket the company, subject to three constraints: It must file a petition for an election within 30 days after the start of picketing. The firm cannot already be lawfully recognizing another union. There cannot have been a valid NLRB . | Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining Chapter 15 Part 5 | Employee Relations After studying this chapter, you should be able to: Give a brief history of the American labor movement. Discuss the main features of at least three major pieces of labor legislation. Present examples of what to expect during the union organizing drive and election. Describe five ways to lose an NLRB election. Illustrate with examples bargaining that is not in good faith. Develop a grievance procedure. 15– © 2008 Prentice Hall, Inc. All rights reserved. What Do Unions Want? Union Security Improved wages, hours, working conditions, and benefits Aims of Unions 15– © 2008 Prentice Hall, Inc. All rights reserved. Union Security Closed Shop Open Shop Union Shop Types of Union Security Agency Shop Maintenance of Membership 15– © 2008 Prentice Hall, Inc. All rights reserved. The AFL-CIO The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) A voluntary federation of .
