MANA 366 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Technological Change, Layoff, Bargaining Unit
27 Jan 2017
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Establish clear rules, procedures: workplace practices, relationship between parties. Union security: membership, layoff non due to contracting out, dues check off. No need to place in agreement: except those changed by the agreement. Keeps the agreement current with law: explicit reference. Equity clause detailed in the agreement separate from the law. Union leaders use ca as guidance (lack would create uncertainty since not lawyers) Reference to specific groups ensures continued protection even if law changes. Can include additional groups not cover by law (example: same sec benefits issue) Red circling clause: pay is protected at higher level even though demoted. Distribution of work: flexible work, job rotation/sharing, teams. Grievance and arbitration: description of steps. Participatory mechanisms: specify creation of joint committees for betterment of workplace. Multi-skill training: provide variety of skills, may not normally be part of job. Hours of work: regular periods/shift schedules. Discipline: corrective action: a warning process designed to improve employee performance or behavior.
