PRDV226: Introduction to Human Resource Management

Read this section, which discusses labor unions. In some workplace environments, a manager may have to work with a labor union. This section will introduce you to the foundational principles that a manager should understand when dealing with unions and union activities. As you read, focus in particular on the sections of the text that explain collective bargaining, negotiation breakdowns, and the future of unions in the United States, particularly in light of the decline in overall union membership.