Labor Relations
Carrie English
Jennifer Martin, MBA
MGT/431
University of Phoenix
January 14, 2009
Labor Relations
What are unions and the purpose of forming one within an organization? These are questions that many may ask. The answer can be complex or simple depending on the reasoning of the company and its associates. Basically, a union is an organization within a company that consists of associates and individuals that represent the associates when there are communication errors between the two parties. The union acts as a voice for associates in hopes of bettering their jobs and benefits. Unions can assist these individuals in receiving flexible work schedules, salary, benefit compensation, and any other issues that may arise. Unions also exist to help be a mediator between employees and associates when a conflict may arise between the two (Noe, 2007). Throughout this paper there will be discussion on the unions and labor relations impact an organization and those that are employed with them.
Unions
Unions offer representation to the employees within an organization to support their interests and provide a bargaining process which, helps to provide a way to assist in managing conflicts between supervisors and subordinates (Noe, 2007). Union based associates perceive unionizing as a way to attain a voice to further their working relationships and their jobs entirely. The employees are also provided with a voice to help increase the quality and quantity that the employee offers the employer. Unions are not only beneficial for the employees but can also work in favor of the organization in which these individuals are employed.
Unions have their positive and n ...