Explain and respond to the following statement: “It is not the union that organi

Question

Explain and respond to the following statement: “It is not the union that organizes the employees; it is management.” In your essay, craft responses that a union organizer might make to some of the following statements from the Labor Relations in Action feature shown below:

Labor Relations in Action
Objections to Joining the Union

"Why should I join the union when I get exactly the same wages and benefits without joining?"

"I can't afford to join. I've got a family to support, and my check just isn't big enough (to cover union dues)."

"I don't need a union. My employer is fair and will take care of me. What could the union get for me that I wouldn't have gotten anyway?"

"The union does not do anything for you [grievances are not settled satisfactorily]. I don't like the people who are running things in the union."

"I don't know enough about the local or the union movement."

"I'm not interested. I just don't want to join."

"I'll think about it. Maybe I'll join someday."

Part 2:

In light of your response to the first part of this assignment, critically evaluate the arguments for and against the Employee Free Choice Act and the Mandatory Secret Ballot Protection Act. How would you vote? Provide your reasons.

Your paper should be four to six double-spaced pages in length (not including title or reference pages), adhere to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements, and include a minimum of three credible sources (which can include the course readings). The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find this information.

Explanation / Answer

Responses are given below:

"Why should I join the union when I get exactly the same wages and benefits without joining?"
Response: Being a part of a union strengthen the bargaining power of a labor. If any layoff or cut in wages occur in organization, union memebers will be the least effective because of collective bargaining. Hence for future security union is required.

"I can't afford to join. I've got a family to support, and my check just isn't big enough (to cover union dues)."
Response: Joining a union is not that much expensive. It onl requires ver nominal membership fee and subscription but it returns alot in terms of security to job, problem solving at work, improvong conditions of labor, bargaining for increasing salary etc.

"I don't need a union. My employer is fair and will take care of me. What could the union get for me that I wouldn't have gotten anyway?"
Response: Employer may get change due to change in economic or other conditions.

"The union does not do anything for you [grievances are not settled satisfactorily]. I don't like the people who are running things in the union."
Response: Union may get its leadr changed and selection is generally done on voting system.

"I don't know enough about the local or the union movement."
Response: Union will help you to know about it and it is very neccessary for safeguarding ourselves from exploitation.

"I'm not interested. I just don't want to join."
Respones: Lets discuss benefits of joining a union then after you decide.

"I'll think about it. Maybe I'll join someday."
Response: Better late than never but be quick. Dont play with your future security.

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse E
• Subjects

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.