Collective Bargaining Unit IV Organizational behaviour and human
Collective Bargaining Unit: IV Organizational behaviour and human relations Mrs. Viji Prasad. C Asst. Professor, Department of Psychiatric Nursing
Learning objectives At the end of the class, the student will; • define collective bargaining • describe process of collective bargaining • enumerate types of collective bargaining • list benefits of collective bargaining • enlist any 3 legal terms related to collective bargaining
Definition of Collective Bargaining • It is the negotiation process that takes place between an employer and a group of employees when certain issues arise. • The employees rely on a union member to represent them during the bargaining process, and the negotiations often relate to regulating such issues as working conditions, employee safety, training and wages.
Collective Bargaining : Process Preparation Discussion Proposal Bargaining Final Agreement
Contd… Preparation: - Choosing a negotiation team and representatives of both the union and employer. - Both parties should be skilled in negotiation and labour laws, and both examine available information to determine whether they have a strong standing for negotiation.
Contd… • Discussion – Both parties meet to set ground rules for the collective bargaining negotiation process. • Proposal – Both representatives make opening statements, outlining options and possible solutions to the issue at hand.
Contd… • Bargaining : The parties discuss potential compromises, bargaining to create an agreement that is acceptable to both parties. - This becomes a “draft” agreement. - It is not legally binding. - But that draft become a stepping stone to coming to a final collective bargaining agreement.
Contd…. • Final Agreement : Once an agreement is made between the parties, it must be put in writing, signed by the parties, and put into effect.
Collective Bargaining: Characteristics • It is a collective action as opposed to individual action • Initiated through the representatives of the employees. • It is a flexible and dynamic process • It is a continuous process: provides a mechanism for continuous negotiations and discussions between management and the trade unions.
Types of collective bargaining Integrati ve /coopera tive Distributi ve Producti ve Continuo us Concessi onary
Distributive bargaining • One side wins and the other loses. • Both parties try to maximize their respective gains. • Example: Unions negotiate for maximum wages &the management wants to yield as little as possible. (while getting things done through workers. )
Cooperative/Integrative Bargaining • Integrative bargaining is similar to problem solving sessions in which both sides are trying to reach a mutually beneficial alternative, i. e. a win-win situation. • Both the employer & the union try to resolve the conflict to the benefit of both parties.
Productivity Bargaining • It involves a good understanding of the concepts such as -productivity -work intensity -systems improvement and method improvement -required skills and knowledge for productivity settlement
Contd…. • Personal needs allowance and hazardous allowance work intensity • Based on these concepts both the parties must develop a productivity linked scheme.
Concession • Is a method of collective bargaining that sometimes takes place when the employer is in distress. • In this situation, the union may give the employer back a previous agreement in exchange for job security for the largest number of employees. • For example, a union may give up paid time off in exchange for protection for layoffs (dismissals).
Benefits of Collective Bargaining • To maintain cordial relations between the employer and employees. • To ensure the participation of trade unions in industry • To promote Industrial democracy. • To protect the interests of the workers through collective action and by preventing unilateral actions from being taken by the employer.
Benefits of Collective Bargaining • Employees often have better working conditions, higher wages, and better benefit packages than employees who are not members of a labour union. • Example: Union workers are more than 18 percent more likely to have affordable health insurance, and 22 percent more likely to have pension coverage.
Contd… • Wage advantages offered by collective bargaining mostly benefit earners of middle and lower wages and reducing wage gaps. • Membership in labour unions and collective bargaining also benefits employees by decreasing the wage gap that exists between male and female employees.
Related Legal Terms and Issues • Coercing – persuading or forcing a person to do something through the use of manipulation or threats. • Grievance – a formal complaint filed by an employee or agent. Some employers or agencies have specific procedures that must be followed. • Layoff – a permanent or temporary discharge of employees.
Contd… • Strike – the act of employees organizing and protesting employment practices in an attempt to induce changes. • Union – an organized group of employees that is formed to protect workers from unfair labour practices.
Summary • Till now discussed regarding what is collective bargaining, process, characteristics, types and benefits and related legal terms and issues
Recapitulation • What is collective bargaining? • Explain process of collective bargaining? • What is the benefits of collective bargaining?
References • Sukhbir Kaur, Jagjit Kaur. Text book of Nursing management and services for B. Sc. and Post Basic B. Sc. Nursing. Jaypee publishers. • Collective bargaining. https: //legaldictionary. net/collective -bargaining/ • Collective bargaining. https: //www. scribd. com /document/315153867/Notes-on-Collective-Bargaining
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