This article defines positive labor relations, labor management partnership, and explains how they benefit the workplace. What are Positive Labor Relations? Positive labor relations are the relationships between a company’s employees, their respective union, and management working together towards common goals. It includes terms and conditions of employment, and following collective bargaining, is reduced to […]
In both the public and private sectors, for industries that are at risk of organizing, management needs to recognize the importance of union-management collaboration. Each side wants the best for those they represent, but this often leads to an adversarial approach to negotiations. When both sides adopt a collaborative mindset, it clears the path to […]
Why are Labor Management Partnerships Formed? Many of the partnerships of this type are formed by companies that provide critical community services. Employers, especially in the public sector, are faced with mounting challenges to improve performance and the quality of services while reducing costs. Unions have a stake in the ability of employers to meet […]