Explain Why Unions Are Formed

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Chapter5. Explain why unions are formed. * Work and Job Conditions Explanation * Alienation Theory—the influence of machinery * Loss of personal contact with labor and products produced * Loss of personal involvement in the work * Pace of work estranging workers from each other * Scarcity Consciousness Theory—jobs are difficult to obtain and retain * Employees believe unions protect jobs by: * Negotiating work rules and apprenticeship programs. * Bargaining seniority and layoff provisions. * Agreeing to grievance procedures. * Lobbying for legislation to protect worker rights and jobs. * Work and Job Conditions Explanation * Wheeler Model of…show more content…
1. Consider all grievances solely on their merits. 2. Investigate each grievance promptly and vigorously. 3. Do not miss time limits. 4. Keep records. 5. Keep the grievant informed. 6. Have a valid reason for any action. 7. If the grievance lacks merits, drop it. Chapter 11 What were the Steelworkers Trilogy Decisions? * Arbitrators, not courts, decide whether the grievance is

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