charges of unfair labor practices by the union, their demand for recognition and bargaining rights, along with counterclaims made by the company. The union held an organizing meeting with janitorial workers of an apartment building and townhouse complex on December 5th. After obtaining signed authorization cards from 6 of 11 employees where one was already a member, a union organizer notified the company, requesting recognition and bargaining rights. The company's

Employers' Role During Union Organization Campaigns Union organizing has become a major issue in today's working environment because of increased efforts by workers to promote suitable conditions in the workplace and obtain compensation that suits their contributions to the organization. Even though the number of unionized employees or membership of labor unions has declined significantly in the past few years, unionization is still an important component of today's labor force. As

Determination of Supervisory Status In another case, five docking captains employed by Pacific Coast Docking Pilots sought to unionize with a secret vote of five to zero being entered in favor of adopting the union as the bargaining agent for these docking pilots with the company. Pacific Coast Docking Pilots refused to recognize the union as the legal bargaining entity, claiming that the docking pilots were not employees but were actually

This is almost impossible because different occasions call for different levels of activity and seriousness. In the same way, different nations, and continents for that matter, have different values, cultures, and needs. What seems right in the U.S. may be offending in a European or Asian context. In order to thrive in international markets, a company has to mould its structures and operations in such a way that they

Labor Relations and Unionization Labor relations have emerged as an important element in the work environment since they help determine labor practices. Regardless of the industry or market where they operate, organizations are required to have policies that contribute to fair treatment of employees as part of ensuring effective labor relations. While organizations and employers understand the significance of effective labor relations, some of them do not ensure suitable labor policies

The CBA is good for a set period of time, and the union watches the employer to make sure the employer carries out the contract. If a union thinks an employer has violated the CBA, the union can file a complaint, which may be in the end resolved through a process known as arbitration. Union members pay dues that are used to cover the union's costs. Most union's employee