BUSI 1250 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Arbitration Clause, Legal Maxim, Trade Union
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Class #12: labour relations and global hr issues. What do unions do: negotiate a collective agreement. What"s that?: represent employees in dealings with the employer. Legal maxim: "a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client . Either a flat fee or percentage of salary or wages. Deducted at source i. e. from paycheque by the employer in a process called check-off of dues. Shop stewards are union members who investigate workers complaints and act as advocates dealing with management; stewards attend disciplinary meetings,distribute union literature and welcome new members. The basic unit of the labour union movement is the local formed in a particular plant or location union stewards are elected officials. For hr managers and front-line supervisors, the union locals are generally the most important part of the union structure. Educating members on the implications of organizational changes mandated by management. Speaking on behalf of members in response to organizational changes.
