MGMT 104 Chapter Notes - Chapter 24: National Labor Relations Act, Union Shop, Trade Union
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Unions- orga(cid:374)izatio(cid:374)s for(cid:373)ed for the purpose of represe(cid:374)ti(cid:374)g their (cid:373)e(cid:373)(cid:271)ers" i(cid:374)terests i(cid:374) deali(cid:374)g (cid:449)ith e(cid:373)plo(cid:455)ers. Labor relations- field that emphasizes skills that managers and union leaders can use to minimize costly forms of conflict (such as strikes) and seek win-win solutions to disagreements. You either belong to a national or international union. Labor unions can either be craft or industrial: craft union- labor union whose members all have a particular skill or occupation. You have to train your members through apprenticeship. Industrial union- labor union whose members are linked by their work in a particular industry. Trends in union membership: membership has fallen steadily since the 80s. Unions in government: membership has remained strong, reasons why: Government regulation and laws have supported the right of government workers to organize. Impact of unions on company performance: cons: Decreased produ(cid:272)ti(cid:448)it(cid:455) (cid:271)e(cid:272)ause the(cid:455)"re spe(cid:374)di(cid:374)g ti(cid:373)e striki(cid:374)g i(cid:374)stead of (cid:449)orki(cid:374)g. Huge costs increase in wages that are not reflected by greater productivity.
