Complete PowerPoint - Collective Bargaining
Collective Bargaining
Introduction
Collective Bargaining is a process by which unions and employers meet and confer with respect to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment (Cihon & Castagnera, 2017).
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The Process
Discussion, formal or informal
Agreement
Good faith
Joint decision making
Collective bargaining is a process of negotiation in which a discussion is had either formal or informal in the hopes of coming to a mutual agreement. The decision must be made in good faith which means that both parties must meet and negotiate with the willingness to reach an agreement; although, neither party is required to make a decision or agree to any proposal. Collective bargaining is a process of joint decision making between the two parties (ILO, 2015).
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Benefits of Collective Bargaining
The benefits of collective bargaining are job quality, equity, training, and labor relations. It can help improve wages and facilitate job security. It also, enhances gender equality, and can enhance access to continuing vocational training. The union provides a "voice" to workers where they are able to resolve grievances which will in turn enhance the workers well being. While also legitimizing rules and increasing compliance (ILO, 2015).
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Labor Union
1934 Salinas Lettuce Strike
The 1934 Salinas Lettuce Strike also known as the Filipino Lettuce Cutters Strike was held between August 27th – September 24th. Filipino lettuce cutters and mainly white packing shed workers (AFL) struck the powerful Salinas Valley grower shippers, demanding union recognition and improved conditions. They made an agreement between them, neither union would bargain without the other (World, 2014). After several weeks of strikes, the grower shippers agreed to bargain under the condition that all workers return to work the following Monday. The Filipino lettuce cutters ended up being betrayed by the packing shed workers and grower shippers, but nonetheless, the weeks long strike made a difference in the agriculture community.
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References
Cihon, P. J., & Castagnera, J. O. (2017). Employment and labor law (9th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
ILO. (2015). Collective Bargaining : A Policy Guide. ILO.
World, S. (2014, August 27). Today in LABOR History: 1934 Filipino lettuce Cutters strike. Retrieved from https://peoplesworld.org/article/today-in-labor-history-1934-filipino-lettuce-cutters-strike/