Working with Labor Unions

This chapter discusses labor unions: what unions are, why they exist, major legal acts that shape unions, the unionization process, union's impact on organizations, collective bargaining, and the grievance process. Think of industries with a large union impact and how it might change the dynamic between employees and employers.

The Nature of Unions

Exercises

  1. Visit the National Labor Relations Board website. View the "weekly case summary" and discuss it in at least two paragraphs, stating your opinion on this case.
  2. Do you agree with unionization within organizations? Why or why not? List the advantages and disadvantages of unions to the employee and the company.