
Know the Facts – Unions and Company Mergers or Acquisitions
The status of a Collective Bargaining Agreement and recognition of your union can get complicated when ownership changes hands or companies decide to move. When

What Are ‘Captive Audience’ Meetings
In a recent decision, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) clarified its position on what it means to hold a “captive audience” meeting. As part

Union Avoidance – Tips (Article: 2 of 2)
This is a continuation of our first article on this subject. Union Avoidance – Tips (Article 1 of 2) Union avoidance is a term used

Union Avoidance – Tips (Article: 1 of 2)
Union avoidance is a term used to describe a way of managing employees in a non-union environment. Union avoidance has many components, including communication, accountability,

Union Avoidance – is pro-employee.
There are a lot of things that managers can do to improve their relationships with employees and create an environment where union avoidance is possible.

Union Avoidance – Shhhh … Don’t Talk about It
The thought of a union in your workplace can be scary, especially if you don’t know much about the process. For example, how do workers

Union Grievance – now what
Introduction Grievances are a way for employees to address workplace issues and seek resolution. If a grievance is filed with the employer, these are the

Unfair Fair Labor Practice – now what
Introduction You just got served with a charge of an unfair labor practice. What do you do now? First of all, don’t panic. Second, take

The Stages of Negotiation
Introduction Negotiation is one of the most important skills you can have. You need to negotiate for everything in life, from buying a car to

WHAT ARE THE 5 NEGOTIATION STYLES?
Introduction Negotiation is an important part of business or nearly any interaction, and it’s something you’ll likely be doing quite frequently as you work your
