Describe what collective bargaining is and give some examples of the kinds of things that might be addressed in the collective bargaining process.

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Answer 1

Collective bargaining occurs when representatives of the employer and representatives of its workers negotiate the terms and conditions of employment. Efficiency, equity, and voice are achieved through collective bargaining. Examples of items that may be addressed in the collective bargaining process include compensation (wages, benefits, vacations/holidays, profit sharing job standards), personnel policies and procedures (layoff, promotion, transfer policies, overtime and vacation rules), employee rights and responsibilities (seniority rights, job standards, and workplace rules), employer rights and responsibilities (management rights, just cause discipline and discharge, subcontracting, and safety standards), union rights and responsibilities (recognition as the bargaining unit, bulletin board, union security, dues checkoff, shop stewards, no strike clauses), and dispute resolution and ongoing decision-making (grievance procedures, committees, consultation, and renegotiation procedures).