Thursday, July 19, 2012

The Legal Rights of Union Stewards Schwartz




The Legal Rights of Union Stewards by Robert M. Schwartz

This book ought to be on the mandatory studying list for all managers - it is useful to learn the union steward's perspective and his / her reaction to poor management behavior.

Typically working in an organization there may be managers and supervisors who really feel empowered to indicate their true "bully" colors towards employees and union representatives who rise up for themselves, or the membership. A typical veiled menace usually heard is "If you do not prefer it right here, why do not you get another job?" WOW! Mr. Scwartz points out how this could "counsel that employment and union activity are incompatible."

This Fourth Version is up-to-date and an excellent resource for all union members. The most effective thing all of us union members can do is educate ourselves, and one another so that together we acknowledge that "a number of pressures make it extra likely that an employer will obey its legal obligations."

Study NLRB/NLRA, the special standing of union stewards, and every thing from rights to data to various labor legal guidelines which will help employees higher perceive their obligations in the workplace.

Great pocket reference that ought to be accessible and consulted whenever a state of affairs comes up or we be taught of an hostile employment action. It's a quick read and could be simply highlighted like a Bible.