Union and Management Perspectives Flashcards
What is a union?
A group of workers recognized by law who collectively bargain terms and conditions of employment with their employer.
What gives unions power?
The voice effect occurs when individuals come together to be heard, combined with the threat of a strike.
Why do unions exist?
Economic (wealth redistribution, efficiency), political (balance of power, democratic process) and human rights reasons.
What do unions do?
Unions must collectively bargain for the members, and must be separate form employer. Otherwise they’re free to pursue any other goals.
What is the craft union model?
These unions have a single trade, focus on economic (business) gains, and promote their craft.
What is the industrial union model?
These unions represent all the workers from a category of work (office, production etc.) in a firm. They often have social goals.
What is the public sector union model?
Made up of public sector workers and have a social justice approach.
Why might workers support unionization?
Collective voice, utility, ideology.
What work places do workers unionize?
Unions want large organized workplaces but these often have resources to resist unionization. Small workplaces have less satisfied workers and less resources so its easier.
What is union acceptance?
Accepts that unionization will occur and is a democratic right.
What is union resistance?
Seeking to stop the spread of unionization in a workplace.
What is union removal?
Remove or prevent unions from forming (union busting).
What is union substituion?
Management provides all the benefits of unionization without workers unionizing.
What is the evolving managerial view?
Moving from master-servant, to scientific management (specific tasks), to human relations (minimize conflict), to human resource management (equity and justice).
What is the strategic choice framework?
Senior management makes long term business decisions. Management bargaining committee makes collective agreements. Front line management makes day-to-day workplace decisions.
