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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction                                                                                                                                          2

What Are Collective Bargaining Agreements?                                                  2

What is the Role of the Human Resources Manager?                                      3

What Happens When There is a Shortfall in the Profits of the City?             3

How Is It Possible to Correct Course?                                                                               4

What is Constructive Engagement?                                                                   4

How Can Things Be Improved?                                                                                         5

How Can Language Make a Difference?                                                                            6

What Can We Take Away from This Process?                                                 7

New Ideas and New Togetherness                                                                                      7

References                                                                                                                                              9

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spanish Moss Florida Case

Introduction

When it comes to dealing with unions one thing that is very important to keep in mind is that they are all driven by the union labor agreement and there are specific terms that are laid out that describe the standards under which all the members of the union are expected to act as well as the working standards. What this means is that there is a very strict code for employers which means that there must be a way that all the workers are treated. That means that there are mandatory hours that they do not have to work, there are holidays that they are guaranteed and there are very strict standards that must be adhered to to make sure that there is not a strike from the union. What that means is that when there is a violation of the contract that exists between the union and the workers there is a significant problem and the problem is on behalf of the employer. When there is a strike, there is no way to know how long it will last and it will put the city in danger. With many unions, if there is a strike it is a relatively small impact. However, when it is the situation of looking at the entire city emergency services this is a completely different matter. The main reason for that is the fact that there are human lives in danger when the correct kinds of help are not available. If there is a strike and there is an emergency on one side of town there is a very immediate need to ensure that it is possible to get to the person and that it is very important to help others.

What Are Collective Bargaining Agreements?

A collective bargaining agreement is the work situations, demands, and the factors that play a role into whether a group of laborers will be doing their job. When there is a violation of the collective bargaining agreement contract that is when there is a strike that can lead to long term problems and mean that there is no way that it is going to be possible to bring everyone back to work. When there is a violation in a contract or a violation in the process there then must be a new negotiation process that will look at how it is possible for everyone to get along and get back to work.

What is the Role of the Human Resources Manager?

When it comes to the role of the human resources manager it is very important for him or her to understand that working with the union is one of the most central parts of the position and that means that it is mission critical to ensure that there is going to be a process that makes all of those that have a stake in the negotiating process clear and that they have a voice. For this reason, there needs to be a process for negotiating with all members that ensures that there is long term success with labor and with city relations.

What Happens When There is a Shortfall in the Profits of the City?

When there is a fall in the profits that are generated by the city one thing that is very difficult about that is the fact that there are many places that cuts must be made. One of those first places is going to be benefits, new labor, and other incentives. This is the same case with what happens in any company and in any industry and that is very important to make sure that there is going to be a plan as well as that there is going to be a way to find an agreement with the union and that will mean that there are many ways that having the right skills is mission critical to being able to work with the heads of the labor unions. When it comes to the reductions that must happen it is something that no one wants and that is never easy. However, what that also means is that it is necessary to make sure that there is a plan as well as a process that will lead to a calm negotiation as well as a resolution that will come to pass.

How Is It Possible to Correct Course?

When it comes to issues that happen in conflict, one of the most important things is making sure that there is going to be a constructive result. That must happen based on the way that interactions happen and how it is possible to have a compromise that is going to lead to a positive result. What that means in the long term is that this must be handled with constructive engagement.

What is Constructive Engagement?

When it comes to constructive engagement it is very important. What that means is this is the way that people can interact with one another that is going to lead to a positive result and that will ensure that there is no way that things will explode into a bevy of disagreements. With constructive engagement, there is a way to move forward with the process of talking and coming up with ideas that are going to continue to be good for everyone. That means that it is also possible that in the long term there is a way to look at everything that is a part of the process.

When it comes to making sure that things are handled in an effective way, it is important to realize that to have a de-escalation someone needs to show that they are the bigger person and that will involve being able to have a conversation that will be for both people and that will ensure that there is going to be a very calm environment. As the human resources manager of the city, the way to go about that would to be sure that there is a way to have access to the best plan of time. As the city, human resource manager, a wise approach would be to make sure that there is a location that is chosen that was not the scene of the original issue. That will mean that in that location it is then possible for there to be a very neutral discussion.

After this process, it is important for there to be an honest discussion that happens between the point of view of the unions and looks at there to be many other points of view that will ensure the success of the meetings and mean that there might be a way to have the necessary cuts made and ensure that it happens in every single situation in a way that is going to be honest and a compromise.

One thing that is very clear from the discussion that was had with the boss and with you is that there is no way that there can be a process of not enacting some of these changes and for that reason it means that it is very important for there to be a process in which there is going to be a set of cuts that happen to vacation, pensions, and benefits. One thing that also can be looked at is a timetable for these kinds of cuts so that the rollback is something that is going to be looked at as a temporary issue and not something that is going to be looked at as a long-termsituation. That is going to ensure that there is a middle of the road approach that will continue to offer many solutions and ensure that there are going to be many ways to provide something that is going to be agreeable to everyone.

How Can Things Be Improved?

In the long term, it is important to work with showing everyone that their input is valued and that it can be used to ensure that there is going to be a positive result when looking at the stake of the city. One thing that could be done that would help everyone would be to look at how it might be possible to put in place a temporary hiring freeze or even a temporary way of freezing everything that must do with the benefits being changed in the long term. Let the unions know that the changes in the pay, benefit, and the pensions need to be considered for the year and that they will need to be put in place until there is more money and until there is a change in the way that things are shaking out in the long term. However, another thing to consider about that is the fact that there are many ways to be able to improve the long-term relationship on things that are going to be more seen as temporary. What that means is that there is no reason to make the cuts permanent and there is no reason to focus on making things contentious.

How Can Language Make a Difference?

When it comes to making sure that things are done in the right way one of the main things that needs to be considered is the way that people are talking to one another. It is very important to make sure that people are asking questions and that there is a dialogue that happens back and forth. One of the questions that should be asked as well by the Human Resources Manager is how is it possible to save more money and what ideas can be generated by the unions to make more money for the city? One of the best things that can happen is that there needs to be an honest dialogue as well as an idea generation session that looks at what can happen when all the members of the unions put their heads together and think about ways that new joint ventures could be made together to make money.

When working in a way that is together with the unions and looking at this as a temporary change and not one that needs to be looked at as a forever kind of thing. What that also means is that it is a way that there can be an open dialogue that will allow for there to be a real conversation. Instead of upsetting all the people that are a part of the process, this is a unique opportunity to make sure that it is way to please management, increase more money in the coffers of the city and make sure that there is a real way to have access to many new solutions.

What Can We Take Away from This Process?

One thing that can be taken away from the process that will ensure that there is a win for everyone is that there needs to be an open-ended conversation that will allow for everyone to get along and to come up with very creative ways to have access to new solutions. What that also means is that there is a very clear way to ensure that there is going forward a clear conversation as well as a dialogue that will bring wins to both sides and ensure that information is moving clearly and easily.

New Ideas and New Togetherness

There are many new ways that it is possible to look at the relationship that is out there between all the parties and see how there can be a positive change when people work together. There is a new opportunity to make sure that there is going to be a group project to also know that there will be a way for all parties to get along. When looking at all of this, it is a new way to see how things will be able to come together and how it will be possible to have access to the best options out there. The key is to make sure that there is a new dialogue and a change moving forward so that it is possible to have an open and honest relationship and to ensure that there is going to be a new tone as all members of the party move forward.

Asking Questions for Better Results

What this means is that it is very important to make sure that there is going to be a continued sense of respect as well as a dialogue that is going to be open and honest. What that means is that there needs to be something that happens over the long term to have access to the best options and choices as the city should listen to everything and see how it is going to be possible to have access with the information out there.

References

Runde, C. E., & Flanagan, T. A. (2012). Becoming a conflict competent leader: How you and your organization can manage conflict effectively. John Wiley & Sons.