The Unions And The Union - 1317 Words

Employers must respect the role of the union as the only and restricted agent of the employees. Respect between the employer and the union, on behalf of its employees, is the key to a successful relationship. The association between parties must adhere to the employer s exclusive right to manage its operations and to direct its workforces. Both parties must identify and acknowledge their respective rights and obligations under labor and service legislation and, under a cooperative agreement, the rights and duties of the employees covered by this agreement (HR in an Unionized Workplace). Most importantly, the employer must respect the fact that the employees have a right to join and participate in a union This includes the right to†¦show more content†¦Also, in order to foster healthy relationships, both parties should commit to resolving said differences and conflicts in a proactive, collaborative way that embraces the principles of fairness, respect, and dignity. As much as possible, disputes should be resolved between a worker and his or her supervisor at the first instance. An environment of respectful front-line resolution should be the first course of action with third party intervention only used as a last resort when resolution is at a standstill preventing voluntary resolution. The employer must provide fair and viable wages, benefits, and working conditions when compared to competitive workplaces. They must share adequate and up-to-date information with the union to allow the union to represent its members in a fair and thorough manner. The employer must openly listen to the union as the cooperative voice of employees, especially in materials dealing with policy or operational efficiency and effectiveness. They must involve the union in issues where employees may be negatively affected by operational or financial plans. Both parties should work toward establishing and fostering a two-way communication system. They should not only come together to resolve a dispute, but the goal should be to build collaborative strategies toward furthering their mutual goals, providing efficient and