LO8 - Managing in a Union Environment

• Unions impact the HR function:​

  • HR department may be expanded to add labour relations specialists​
  • Greater centralization of employee record-keeping and discipline—for uniformity​
  • Management has less freedom to make unilateral changes
• Increasing acceptance that labour and management must cooperate ​

  Cooperative methods include:​

  • Prior consultation with union leaders​
  • Sincere concern for employee welfare​
  • Training programs​
  • Joint study committees to find solutions​
  • Third parties who provide guidance and programs​