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The Seattle Times is reporting that about 200 drivers with assistance from the Teamsters union have voted to form an association called the App Based Driver Association. The association and its advocating organization, Teamsters Local Union 117, have said that Uber in particular has bumped drivers off without a fair firing process. Uber drivers form union amid city concerns over ride-share service s. MORE
I'd rip a page from the player's unions in the major sports leagues and focus my bargaining on the establishment of a salary cap. Of course, membership drives for my union would be challenged - mainly because the majority of workers in America have no interest in that kind of risk, or at least see little value in the upside. Which means I'd have to attempt to unionize high performers and Linchpins only. MORE
Maybe it’s a situation where employee vacation pay is incorrectly calculated on the most recent paychecks or you are involved in a union voting situation at your company. Unions are making a lot of noise these days and have our attention when discussing topics of minimum wage equality. Mike provides some great insights into how organizations can help better engage their workforces while also keeping us apprised of new changes regarding union voting. MORE
After President Obama’s State of the Union Address the other night, it should be clear to you things have changed in America. The realities of the good and bad of it as it relates to employment in general and specifically federal employment follow. There are 7 main points I’ll cover. To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com. Choosing a Career Path Job Search career advice CAREEREALISM expert federal jobs future question MORE
Something I missed years ago that serves as an interesting lesson in union organizing, incentives, profit sharing and more follows. Northwest was heavily unionized, but at Delta, only the pilots and flight dispatchers belonged to labor organizations. MORE
Unions use information from annual reports and many other financial sources to develop dossiers on companies, including information on the stuff like executive perks and compensation. There are “how to” tutorials available on YouTube that show union business agents how to use Facebook to scrape employee names and emails in order to contact employees about joining the union. Union Reports and Constitutions and Bylaws. MORE
If I Were Starting A Union, Here's What I'd Do.I'd d rip a page from the player's unions in the major sports leagues and focus my bargaining on the establishment of a salary cap. Of course, membership drives for my union would be challenged - mainly because the majority of workers in America have no interest in that kind of risk, or at least see little value in the upside. Which means I'd have to attempt to unionize high performers and Linchpins only. MORE
HR employment law raises unionsAfter receiving a $666 raise, law professors Sheldon Gelman and Jean Lifter decided to sue their employer, Cleveland State University. It’s not that their raise was so small ($666 works out to. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. MORE
SEPTEMBER 20, 2013
Union organizing - there''s an app for that. It''s true. MORE
This is a three post series discussing union communication, awareness and organization strategies. Watch our free webinar for more information on how unions are using social media. . Union negotiation was never fun, glamorous or pretty. Union membership declined 11.8% MORE
My brother-in-law works for a unionized company and has for 2 years now. It's called bumping and it happens all the time in a unionized workforce. How the process works is spelled out in the union contract. This is one of the many reasons I don't care for unions. Hope the guy doesn't get a driver's license in time or ask the union rep if there is someone below him that he can bump. MORE
This is the second in a union organizing and communication series. Click here to read the first article and check out our webinar on how unions are using social media to communicate to your employees. . Now, I realize that union membership is declining having fallen 11.8% MORE
Series Explores How Unions Lost Their Way. The Washington Examiner just a week long series examining the role of unions in the United States and asks the question “Are unions obsolete?” Chapter II: Unions and the Democratic Party. MORE
The UAW loss of their union representation election at Volkswagen made national headlines a couple of weeks ago. There are always two sides in a fight over union representation, those who support the union; and those who are against it. Where do you stand on unions? . MORE
Brief History of Unions. In 1935, the NLRA (National Labor Relations Act) was passed as federal law in the United States in an effort to protect the rights of workers in the private sector, thus allowing the formation of unions, to protect employees as a group. Why unions? MORE
Secretary General of the CGT Union, Philippe Martinez, was quoted in the Guardian as saying, “For several years now, successive heads of Air France have suggested rescue plans … each time, it’s a bottomless pit with the same suggestions. They plan to shed almost 3000 jobs by next year — as many as 8000 when all is said and done — and increase pilots’ working hours, and they’ve failed to get the labour unions on side: it’s too much, too soon, and perhaps even too late. MORE
So, what is a trade union? Trade unions are somewhat similar to the trade guilds of Medieval times, and indeed this is where the concept started. MORE
Podcast time folks - Some smart kids at Northwestern are making a run at unionizing college athletics, and I had Seth Borden , Partner at McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP in NYC, join me on The CYA Report (my podcast over at Fistful of Talent), to break down all the union organizing/NLRB issues involved. Takes me back to my roots as an HR leader helping companies remain union free. You college football kids want a union and want to be employees? MORE
The Congress Plaza Hotel on Grant Park in Chicago had a union strike start ten years ago. The strike, which the union called the longest hotel strike in history, was started in 2003 after hotel owner Albert Nasser pulled out of an agreement with the union and demanded wage cuts. MORE
Employee Engagement: “You don’t get me I am part of the union.&#. The subtitle of this post has a line from the chorus of the song, Part of the Union. Work in union with each other. Engagement for all. MORE
Last week, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), ruled in favor of Northwestern football players to be as employees rather than student-athletes, and that they can form a union. It would be easy for us as HR professionals to sit on the sidelines and wait for things to settle, especially if you are not in an industry or firm that deals with unions regularly or in the education sector. MORE
Yes, it's true: Apple is now dealing with union organizing in its award-winning retail stores. The core issues definitely involve compensation, pay, benefits," Moll said, adding that he decided to go public with the union to encourage other employees to come forward. MORE
LabourStart’s Finding on Unions Sharing Information with Technology. Yesterday, I hosted a webinar titled, “Understanding Unions, NLRB, and Social Media.” In fact, 49% of unions are using Facebook with 23% of them also using Twitter and 13% YouTube. MORE
The National Labor Relations Board, traditionally in place to ensure union elections go according to the law and to sort through claims of unfair labor practices from both unions, employees and employers alike, is now in the ransom business. The union then asked the labor board to withdraw the case.". The NLRB took action to tie up Boeing from opening a new plant in a non-union state. The claim existed until the union got a new contract. Winner: The union. MORE
Employees now have the right to attempt union organizing via company email systems. Enjoy: "The National Labor Relations Board ruled Friday that workers have a right to use their employer''s email system for the purposes of union organizing. Otherwise, employers may not raise objections or otherwise prevent workers from using the system to disseminate union-related materials. First, most union organizing has to be conducted in the shadows. Did you hear? MORE
My brother-in-law works for a unionized company and has for 2 years now. It's called bumping and it happens all the time in a unionized workforce. How the process works is spelled out in the union contract. This is one of the many reasons I don't care for unions. Hope the guy doesn't get a driver's license in time or ask the union rep if there is someone below him that he can bump. MORE
The post Union Budget 2018: Here’s A Look At What EdTech Startups Want From Jaitley This Year appeared first on Imarticus. Nikhil Barshikar, MD of Imarticus Learning opined, “The government acknowledged the requirement to train people on new technologies like Blockchain, Robotics and Artificial intelligence was very encouraging. This will encourage professionals to develop specific skill sets leading to a better up-skilled workforce. MORE
Email is not typically considered to be a front-line avenue into your workplace that could be used by outsiders for activities such as union organizing. Union Solicitation and Workplace Disruption. “Just drop me an email, and I’ll get right back to you on that.” MORE
He wrote: “Michigan businesses will realize greater efficiency and higher potential profits while partnering with a world-class workforce that will be free to decide whether union membership is right for them.” Michigan Right to Work law creates controversy. MORE
I'm pretty much on the record as being pro-employer when it comes to unions and American business. After all, union representation doesn't do much for high performers, protects a lot of bad apples and robs businesses of the flexibility they need to make adjustments on the fly. . MORE
That means many of you have union avoidance either directly or indirectly in your job descriptions, meaning part of your job is to create a culture and employee relations environment where unions aren't necessary. MORE
Read more about how unions are using social media and the internet to actively organize, recruit, and campaign online. Insights into Trademark Infringement, Unions, & the Internet. How Unions are Campaigning & Organizing Online. MORE
If I Were Starting A Union, Here's What I'd Do.I'd d rip a page from the player's unions in the major sports leagues and focus my bargaining on the establishment of a salary cap. Of course, membership drives for my union would be challenged - mainly because the majority of workers in America have no interest in that kind of risk, or at least see little value in the upside. Which means I'd have to attempt to unionize high performers and Linchpins only. MORE
The place I work doesn’t even have a union, how is going to affect me ? You think that it doesn’t because your organization participates in union avoidance activities or are anti-union. Looking at Current Labor Union Case Studies & Examples. MORE
Growing up, most of my exposure to unions was through pop culture, which usually portrays them as either corrupt and full of lazy thugs, or a great thing that we don’t need anymore because employers aren’t like the robber barons of yesteryear, and don’t we have it so much better now? I’m interested to hear from readers who actually are/were in unions – what do they like and dislike about it? It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. MORE
In Quest To Organize Gig Economy Workers, Unions Sometimes Clash. Because the gig and part time economies offer little protections for workers, union, guilds and associations have become an increasingly popular solution. HR Gamification gig economy HR tech LinkedIn snapchat tech union MORE
Labor unions are using social media in new ways every day. Unions are faced with declining membership, and are turning to social media to promote issues, for organizing and for member outreach. Here are some the methods that labor unions have been using recently. MORE
Should I put union membership on my resume? I am a union member, but I am not sure whether to include this information on my resume or CV. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. I don’t want my boss to hire another person to do the same work as me. I am a PhD who works in an analytical role that requires a lot of special training and expertise. I’ve been at my current job for 1.5 years, and my boss seems really happy with me. MORE
Kickstarter’s vote to approve a union may throw the tech sector into a tailspin. based platform, which helps people raise money for projects, voted 46 to 37 to unionize this week –a move that could prompt employees of other tech companies to unionize. MORE
Everyone is a publisher, myself included and especially union organizations who are looking to take advantage of workplace uncertainty. Micro Unions Role in Union Organizing. And the unions have already began their employee campaigns. MORE
This union member deserves better treatment. Troy, you need a better union steward. The NFL has the right to do this under your union contract. We need a union. Once the union's in? I know. Hang out long enough and you''ll see anything. MORE
Union Related Topics Evil HR Lady
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
Kickstarter’s vote to approve a union may throw the tech sector into a tailspin. based platform, which helps people raise money for projects, voted 46 to 37 to unionize this week –a move that could prompt employees of other tech companies to unionize.
Workology
SEPTEMBER 12, 2013
This is the second in a union organizing and communication series. Click here to read the first article and check out our webinar on how unions are using social media to communicate to your employees. . Now, I realize that union membership is declining having fallen 11.8%
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Workology
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
LabourStart’s Finding on Unions Sharing Information with Technology. Yesterday, I hosted a webinar titled, “Understanding Unions, NLRB, and Social Media.” In fact, 49% of unions are using Facebook with 23% of them also using Twitter and 13% YouTube.
Workology
MARCH 11, 2014
The UAW loss of their union representation election at Volkswagen made national headlines a couple of weeks ago. There are always two sides in a fight over union representation, those who support the union; and those who are against it. Where do you stand on unions? .
HR Capitalist
JANUARY 24, 2020
That means many of you have union avoidance either directly or indirectly in your job descriptions, meaning part of your job is to create a culture and employee relations environment where unions aren't necessary.
Workology
OCTOBER 27, 2015
Everyone is a publisher, myself included and especially union organizations who are looking to take advantage of workplace uncertainty. Micro Unions Role in Union Organizing. And the unions have already began their employee campaigns.
Workology
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
Labor unions are using social media in new ways every day. Unions are faced with declining membership, and are turning to social media to promote issues, for organizing and for member outreach. Here are some the methods that labor unions have been using recently.
Workology
SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
The place I work doesn’t even have a union, how is going to affect me ? You think that it doesn’t because your organization participates in union avoidance activities or are anti-union. Looking at Current Labor Union Case Studies & Examples.
Workology
FEBRUARY 23, 2012
Brief History of Unions. In 1935, the NLRA (National Labor Relations Act) was passed as federal law in the United States in an effort to protect the rights of workers in the private sector, thus allowing the formation of unions, to protect employees as a group. Why unions?
HR Capitalist
APRIL 10, 2014
Something I missed years ago that serves as an interesting lesson in union organizing, incentives, profit sharing and more follows. Northwest was heavily unionized, but at Delta, only the pilots and flight dispatchers belonged to labor organizations.
Career Rocketeer
JANUARY 24, 2014
So, what is a trade union? Trade unions are somewhat similar to the trade guilds of Medieval times, and indeed this is where the concept started.
Workology
MAY 6, 2014
Series Explores How Unions Lost Their Way. The Washington Examiner just a week long series examining the role of unions in the United States and asks the question “Are unions obsolete?” Chapter II: Unions and the Democratic Party.
Workology
OCTOBER 8, 2015
Secretary General of the CGT Union, Philippe Martinez, was quoted in the Guardian as saying, “For several years now, successive heads of Air France have suggested rescue plans … each time, it’s a bottomless pit with the same suggestions. They plan to shed almost 3000 jobs by next year — as many as 8000 when all is said and done — and increase pilots’ working hours, and they’ve failed to get the labour unions on side: it’s too much, too soon, and perhaps even too late.
Workology
APRIL 6, 2014
Unions use information from annual reports and many other financial sources to develop dossiers on companies, including information on the stuff like executive perks and compensation. There are “how to” tutorials available on YouTube that show union business agents how to use Facebook to scrape employee names and emails in order to contact employees about joining the union. Union Reports and Constitutions and Bylaws.
Workology
DECEMBER 17, 2012
He wrote: “Michigan businesses will realize greater efficiency and higher potential profits while partnering with a world-class workforce that will be free to decide whether union membership is right for them.” Michigan Right to Work law creates controversy.
Evil HR Lady
JANUARY 27, 2010
My brother-in-law works for a unionized company and has for 2 years now. It's called bumping and it happens all the time in a unionized workforce. How the process works is spelled out in the union contract. This is one of the many reasons I don't care for unions. Hope the guy doesn't get a driver's license in time or ask the union rep if there is someone below him that he can bump.
Evil HR Lady
JANUARY 27, 2010
My brother-in-law works for a unionized company and has for 2 years now. It's called bumping and it happens all the time in a unionized workforce. How the process works is spelled out in the union contract. This is one of the many reasons I don't care for unions. Hope the guy doesn't get a driver's license in time or ask the union rep if there is someone below him that he can bump.
HR Capitalist
JUNE 21, 2017
If I Were Starting A Union, Here's What I'd Do.I'd d rip a page from the player's unions in the major sports leagues and focus my bargaining on the establishment of a salary cap. Of course, membership drives for my union would be challenged - mainly because the majority of workers in America have no interest in that kind of risk, or at least see little value in the upside. Which means I'd have to attempt to unionize high performers and Linchpins only.
HR Capitalist
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
Podcast time folks - Some smart kids at Northwestern are making a run at unionizing college athletics, and I had Seth Borden , Partner at McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP in NYC, join me on The CYA Report (my podcast over at Fistful of Talent), to break down all the union organizing/NLRB issues involved. Takes me back to my roots as an HR leader helping companies remain union free. You college football kids want a union and want to be employees?
HR Capitalist
NOVEMBER 2, 2015
I'm pretty much on the record as being pro-employer when it comes to unions and American business. After all, union representation doesn't do much for high performers, protects a lot of bad apples and robs businesses of the flexibility they need to make adjustments on the fly. .
Workology
APRIL 1, 2014
Last week, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), ruled in favor of Northwestern football players to be as employees rather than student-athletes, and that they can form a union. It would be easy for us as HR professionals to sit on the sidelines and wait for things to settle, especially if you are not in an industry or firm that deals with unions regularly or in the education sector.
Workology
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
This is a three post series discussing union communication, awareness and organization strategies. Watch our free webinar for more information on how unions are using social media. . Union negotiation was never fun, glamorous or pretty. Union membership declined 11.8%
Workology
MAY 20, 2014
The Seattle Times is reporting that about 200 drivers with assistance from the Teamsters union have voted to form an association called the App Based Driver Association. The association and its advocating organization, Teamsters Local Union 117, have said that Uber in particular has bumped drivers off without a fair firing process. Uber drivers form union amid city concerns over ride-share service s.
HR Capitalist
DECEMBER 16, 2014
Employees now have the right to attempt union organizing via company email systems. Enjoy: "The National Labor Relations Board ruled Friday that workers have a right to use their employer''s email system for the purposes of union organizing. Otherwise, employers may not raise objections or otherwise prevent workers from using the system to disseminate union-related materials. First, most union organizing has to be conducted in the shadows. Did you hear?
HR Capitalist
JUNE 3, 2013
The Congress Plaza Hotel on Grant Park in Chicago had a union strike start ten years ago. The strike, which the union called the longest hotel strike in history, was started in 2003 after hotel owner Albert Nasser pulled out of an agreement with the union and demanded wage cuts.
David Zinger
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
Employee Engagement: “You don’t get me I am part of the union.&#. The subtitle of this post has a line from the chorus of the song, Part of the Union. Work in union with each other. Engagement for all.
HR Capitalist
MARCH 28, 2012
If I Were Starting A Union, Here's What I'd Do.I'd d rip a page from the player's unions in the major sports leagues and focus my bargaining on the establishment of a salary cap. Of course, membership drives for my union would be challenged - mainly because the majority of workers in America have no interest in that kind of risk, or at least see little value in the upside. Which means I'd have to attempt to unionize high performers and Linchpins only.
Ask A Manager
AUGUST 16, 2018
Growing up, most of my exposure to unions was through pop culture, which usually portrays them as either corrupt and full of lazy thugs, or a great thing that we don’t need anymore because employers aren’t like the robber barons of yesteryear, and don’t we have it so much better now? I’m interested to hear from readers who actually are/were in unions – what do they like and dislike about it? It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question.
HR Capitalist
SEPTEMBER 20, 2013
Union organizing - there''s an app for that. It''s true.
Imarticus Learning
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
The post Union Budget 2018: Here’s A Look At What EdTech Startups Want From Jaitley This Year appeared first on Imarticus. Nikhil Barshikar, MD of Imarticus Learning opined, “The government acknowledged the requirement to train people on new technologies like Blockchain, Robotics and Artificial intelligence was very encouraging. This will encourage professionals to develop specific skill sets leading to a better up-skilled workforce.
HR Capitalist
OCTOBER 26, 2011
This union member deserves better treatment. Troy, you need a better union steward. The NFL has the right to do this under your union contract. We need a union. Once the union's in? I know. Hang out long enough and you''ll see anything.
HR Capitalist
APRIL 13, 2011
I'd rip a page from the player's unions in the major sports leagues and focus my bargaining on the establishment of a salary cap. Of course, membership drives for my union would be challenged - mainly because the majority of workers in America have no interest in that kind of risk, or at least see little value in the upside. Which means I'd have to attempt to unionize high performers and Linchpins only.
HR Capitalist
DECEMBER 13, 2011
The National Labor Relations Board, traditionally in place to ensure union elections go according to the law and to sort through claims of unfair labor practices from both unions, employees and employers alike, is now in the ransom business. The union then asked the labor board to withdraw the case.". The NLRB took action to tie up Boeing from opening a new plant in a non-union state. The claim existed until the union got a new contract. Winner: The union.
HR Capitalist
JUNE 14, 2011
Yes, it's true: Apple is now dealing with union organizing in its award-winning retail stores. The core issues definitely involve compensation, pay, benefits," Moll said, adding that he decided to go public with the union to encourage other employees to come forward.
Workology
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
Maybe it’s a situation where employee vacation pay is incorrectly calculated on the most recent paychecks or you are involved in a union voting situation at your company. Unions are making a lot of noise these days and have our attention when discussing topics of minimum wage equality. Mike provides some great insights into how organizations can help better engage their workforces while also keeping us apprised of new changes regarding union voting.
Workology
OCTOBER 19, 2017
HR employment law raises unionsAfter receiving a $666 raise, law professors Sheldon Gelman and Jean Lifter decided to sue their employer, Cleveland State University. It’s not that their raise was so small ($666 works out to. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.
Workology
MAY 27, 2016
In Quest To Organize Gig Economy Workers, Unions Sometimes Clash. Because the gig and part time economies offer little protections for workers, union, guilds and associations have become an increasingly popular solution. HR Gamification gig economy HR tech LinkedIn snapchat tech union
Workology
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
Email is not typically considered to be a front-line avenue into your workplace that could be used by outsiders for activities such as union organizing. Union Solicitation and Workplace Disruption. “Just drop me an email, and I’ll get right back to you on that.”
Ask A Manager
MARCH 2, 2014
Should I put union membership on my resume? I am a union member, but I am not sure whether to include this information on my resume or CV. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. I don’t want my boss to hire another person to do the same work as me. I am a PhD who works in an analytical role that requires a lot of special training and expertise. I’ve been at my current job for 1.5 years, and my boss seems really happy with me.
Career Realism
JANUARY 31, 2011
After President Obama’s State of the Union Address the other night, it should be clear to you things have changed in America. The realities of the good and bad of it as it relates to employment in general and specifically federal employment follow. There are 7 main points I’ll cover. To get this useful advice and many other helpful career resources, visit us now at CAREEREALISM.com. Choosing a Career Path Job Search career advice CAREEREALISM expert federal jobs future question
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