Labor Relations Interview

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DeVry University Online | Labor Relations Interview | A Real World Function of Labor Relations | Contents Introduction 2 What Is the AFGE 2 Specific Duties Related to Labor Relations 3 What Is the FLRA 3 How Many Employees and Collective Bargaining Agreements 4 Participation in ADR/Mediation Process 4 What Is Considered a Grievance 5 Timeliness of Grievance Process 5 Grievance Process Steps 6 Who Are the Arbitrators 7 How Mr. Lannan got started with the Union 7 Social Unionism 8 Conclusion 8 References 9 Introduction The purpose of this paper is to give an overview of the job tasks of Jeremy Lannan that are related to his position as the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Fair Practice Coordinator AFGE Local 1438…show more content…
Lannan as to what his duties are that are related to Labor Relations, the size of the organization he is employed at, the number of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and employees he represents and his participation in the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)/Mediation process. Other topics that will be discussed are the definition of a grievance, the grievance process steps at the NPC, who makes the final decision on the grievances administratively, and what stipulations in the CBA call for Arbitration. As a wrap-up for this interview a brief explanation of how Mr. Lannan got started with the union and how long he has been a union member will be included. The end of the paper will include the author’s view of the Union Strategy and a quick overview for the…show more content…
In the spirit of Partnership and the continuing effort to resolve complaints/grievances at the lowest level, the Union will be given up to an additional 10 workdays after being contacted by the employee to attempt to resolve the complaint or file informally. Employees can file a grievance at any time and it will be heard based on merits of the grievance, but timeliness will be an issue for the resolution. Failure of the deciding party to meet any of the time limits will permit the grievant to advance to the next step. But, any of the time limits can be extended by mutual agreement of both parties. Appeals for grievances have to be file 10 workdays after a decision has been rendered. Meetings with the grievant and their representative have to be held 10 work days after receipt of grievance. Decisions on grievances have to be rendered 15-20 work days after being

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