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This essay discusses collective bargaining at the European level. The paper answers three questions posed by the customer: What are the main challenges to collective bargaining at the European level, what are the main legal challenges at the European level and finally, is collective bargaining at the European level possible today and in the future and if not, why not.

From the Paper
"European nations have made a lot of progress in recent year in moving toward a more unified Europe. The countries have already converted to a single currency, the euro. Now as they state to think about increasing globalization even further, many trade unions from the differing countries would have and interest in coming together and collective bargaining jointly. However, there several hurdles in the way of this goal."

Tags:collective, bargaining, europe

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This paper consists of two parts, the first which consists of short answers to questions regarding the Taft-Hartley Act, about unions/collective bargaining, and about the roles of National Labor Relations Board. Additionally it considers the role of human resources in collective bargaining. The second half discusses some industries in which collective bargaining is or is not used and the common factors between these industries.

From the Paper
"The Taft-Hartley Act 1) prohibits unions from engaging in unfair labor practices, including certain kinds of strikes and boycotts, 2) lists union member employee rights, 3) lists employer rights, and 4) give the president of the United States strikebreaking capabilities in situations that can be described as a "national emergency" (Taft-Hartley Act, 2006, par. 1). Explain the role of the National Labor Relations Board. The National Labor Relations Board consists of five members who are..."

Tags:union, bargaining, labor

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This is an opinion paper on plea bargaining. It makes the case against plea bargaining, pointing out that it undercuts the judicial system, letting criminals plead guilty to lesser charges to avoid trials, thus saving the government time and money.

From the Paper
"Plea bargaining has mixed benefits and penalties for defendants who decide to do so. In some cases, particularly for habitual criminals, plea bargaining often allows them to avoid lengthy prison terms by accepting a plea bargain, but for others who are innocent but are novices in the court system and are intimidated by legalese and a system they don't understand, it is detrimental because they will be pleading guilty to a crime they didn't commit and incurring not only prison time but a criminal record as well."

Tags:plea bargaining, opinion piece

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This paper discusses Apple Computer's bargaining power of suppliers according to the Porter's Five Competitive Forces model. The paper explains the strong position and immense bargaining power of Apple Computer.

From the Paper
"The bargaining power of suppliers is one of the Five Strategic Market Forces identified by Michael Porter. (Five Competitive Forces, Porter) When suppliers have bargaining power, they can influence the setting of prices, particularly if the supply is controlled. (Levy) In some cases, suppliers group together to wield more bargaining power than they would have on their own. (Levy) Apple Computer operates within several distinct market segments of which computers forms only one. In the case of their computer market, Apple's bargaining power is huge..."

Tags:Apple Computer, Porter's Five Forces, bargaining power of suppliers

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This paper examines whether or not it is professional and ethical for nurses to engage in collective bargaining. In particular, the paper focuses on the appropriateness of nurses going -- or threatening to go -- on strike. The paper asks whether striking is an abandonment of the patient. The paper also reviews the purpose behind collective bargaining -- what it is intended to achieve and how it functions, particularly in unions for health care professionals.

Tags:nurses, collective bargaining, stirke

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The paper relates that Collective Bargaining Agreements are defined as allowing employees and employers to openly discuss pay, benefits and working conditions with the goal of reaching a mutually beneficial agreement and to ratify the agreement in the form of a written contract.

From the Paper
"Collective Bargaining Agreements are defined as allowing employees and employers to openly discuss pay, benefits and working conditions with the goal of reaching a mutually beneficial agreement and to ratify the agreement in the form of a written contract. Whether there is a benefit from Collective Bargaining Agreements resulting..."

Tags:collective, bargaining, agreements

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This paper examines Toyota and Nike in terms of collective bargaining and labor management in relation to globalization. The writer discusses that globalization and free trade will play a crucial role in boosting long-term U.S. growth prospects encouraging efficient technology transfer increasing returns-to-scale for companies and offering cheaper consumer goods.

From the Paper
"The impact of globalization technology and the current economic crisis on labor-management relations and collective bargaining has been great. Although globalization has brought increased competition in markets according to Forbes more U.S. workers benefit from increased trade than suffer from it. Globalization will result in freer trade which will play a crucial role in boosting long-term U S growth prospects encouraging efficient technology transfer increasing returns-to-scale for companies and offering cheaper consumer goods."

Tags:Toyota, Nike, collective bargaining, labor, abuse

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In this article, the writer discusses the importance and elements of labor management activity in collective bargaining. The writer argues that diminishing labor union influence and membership are giving management new advantages in this process. The writer focuses on wages and benefits as vital elements in the process.

From the Paper
"Of critical importance in shaping the labor-management relationship is the process of collective bargaining, a process that can be either collaborative or confrontational. At its core the collective bargaining process is a system of negotiation in which each party seeks to maximize its position vis-a-vis the other however as Jane Poulsen noted there are often strong incentives for collaborative action as opposed to confrontational action. The collective bargaining process is defined by Holley Jennings and Wolters as an activity ..."

Tags:labor unions, management, collective bargaining, wages, benefits

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Summary: This paper is written as a sample of a bargaining assignment. The paper discusses the management of Warrington Industries.

Tags:bargaining assignment, warrington

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The paper examines the labor relations and the collective bargaining process through the traditional models of job security and seniority. The paper discusses the present trend of outside events like the attacks of September 11th dispelling any feelings of job security, and the practical realities that national security concerns may run contrary to traditional models. The paper also considers how the time respected hierarchy of seniority is giving way to merit and performance based compensation in the education field. The paper discusses the grievance and disciplinary roles of the collective bargaining agreement as well as the necessity of a formal system and the symptomatic manifestations of the abuse of the process.

Tags:collective bargain, security and seniority, grievance and discipline