Module 4 discussion
Labor Relations Issues
First Post—Module 4
Please answer the questions below. Use question and answer
(Q&A) format for your response; in other words, include the original
question along with your answer in the reply. Within your post, support your
responses with information from at least two reputable sources (library and/or
Web-based) and provide the full citation at the end. Use APA format for your
references. Bring in your own personal experiences, if applicable.
Assume that senior management has just learned that there is
a union organizing effort going on. This is the second time in four years that
the hourly employees have tried to unionize. As an HR manager in this
union-free company with 500 plant (hourly) employees located in a large
industrial city, what actions would you recommend to senior management to
remain union-free? Why?
Assume there has been a discussion about using an employee
participation program (EPP) in the workplace. What is your opinion of using an
EPP? Why?
What are the advantages of an EPP?
What are the disadvantages of an EPP?
Be sure to consider anti-union prohibitions under the
National Labor Relations Act and other pertinent legislation.
Subsequent Posts—Module 4
Challenge, defend and/or supplement comments made by at
least two classmates. Respond to each. Your additional information may be from
the news, your readings/research, and/or personal experience. Cite your
sources.
