River City Electronics Manufacturing

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This paper presents a case study of a small town company, River City Electronics Manufacturing (RCEM). The possible introduction of a labor union at RCEM is illustrated. Several employees are quoted regarding their opinions of unionization. The basic management concerns of a worker's union are outlined and discussed. The paper offers possible solutions and management decisions, as well as an implementation plan.

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"River City Electronic Manufacturing (RCEM) is a company of some 500 employees in a town of approximately 100,000. In that same town is a unionized automotive plant, and some of the employees have friends or relatives in that union. RCEM has had a relatively problem-free existence, and has a generous employee profit sharing program. The case quotes several employees who have different attitudes about the company, ranging from completely satisfied to disgruntled and looking for new work. This equilibrium is threatened when a letter for Union organization is distributed to the company employees. Management was concerned. Counsel for the company said that the Union doesn't call for a vote unless at least 60 percent of the employees agree."

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