Instructions
Assignment 2: Union Representation Memo (Paper/Memo)
(250 points) 3-4 pages, not including cover or References pages
You have recently joined an organization in an entry level HR position. The organization is now subject to union representation. You have been asked by your supervisor to write a brief memo for your HR colleagues that provides an overview of the expectations for managing human resources in a unionized environment. Your memo must address the following:
The differences, from the organization’s perspective, in operating in a union-free environment versus a unionized environment
The rights of the union, management, and employees
The impacts of the union on human resource functions, including
Work restructuring
Performance Management
Employee Discipline and Job Security
Wages and Benefits
Health and Safety
Any costs the organization may expect based upon these impacts
Use headings to separate the sections of the paper, double-space, and Times New Roman font, cover page, page numbers, and selected reference style (e.g., APA).
Support your answers! In responding, you must use five references including three from the course materials. They should be from a scholarly journal or credible news source from within the past three years. At least three should be from course materials
course materials:
Katz, H.C, Kochan, T.A., & Covin, A.J.S. (2017). An introduction to U.S. collective bargaining and labor relations. (5th ed.). IPR Press
Goldberg, D., “Verizon Strike Could Last Months,” New Jersey News, August 7, 2011, accessed August 15, 2011, http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/08/verizon_workers_outline_differ.html.
Kyler, S., “Division among Owners?” HoopsWorld, August 8, 2011, accessed August 15, 2011, http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=20549.
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