ASSIGNMENT

Journal 1: Research a Unionized Group (4%)

This is the second of six journal entries you will write in this course. You will self-select four of your entries for submission and grading to your Open Learning Faculty Member. Each submitted journal entry is worth 4% of your final grade.

For this journal entry you will research a unionized group (preferably from your community). You will find unionized workplaces are schools and universities, city hall, mining and pulp and paper.

As you conduct your web-based research consider the following:

1. What is the role of the local or union?

2. Can you find a listing of the shop stewards?

3. When is the next union meetings?

4. Is the union part of a larger group?

5. What do you envision to be some of the challenges experienced by the local?

6. Keep your entry between 350 words.

Journal 2: Fostering Trust and a Good Working Relationship (4%)

(Module 5)

This is the third of six journal entries you will write in this course. You will self-select four of your best entries for submission and grading to your Open Learning Faculty Member. Each submitted journal entry is worth 4% of your final grade.

Topic: In union-management relations and, more specifically in collective bargaining, we talk about the importance of trust and having a good working relationship. In your journal, write down your thoughts on how good working relationships could be achieved. What happens when there is a lack of trust in the relationship? Given what you have learned about unionized environments, what kinds of things might occur when one or both sides are not honest and forthright.

You are encouraged to do some additional research on how trust can be developed in a unionized work environment. Tip: Progressive HR practices matter.

We recommend that you keep your journal entry between 450 words.

· Journal 3: Globalization (4%)

(Module 10)

This is the last journal entry you will write in this course. You will self-select four of your entries for submission and grading to your Open Learning Faculty Member. Each submitted journal entry is worth 4% of your final grade.

Topic: Globalization has impacted organizations significantly, and in particular pressure has arisen to manage or maintain reduced labour costs to keep prices low. Be sure to describe how wages and working conditions have been impacted by globalization.

Conduct research online and provide two specific examples describing how globalization has impacted workers. Keep your journal entry between 450words.