APU HRMT 412 – Discussed union-management cooperation

This week’s lesson discussed union-management cooperation initiatives and union grievance processes. Consider and comment on the following questions:1. Are contractually-stipulated cooperation programs between unions and management a realistic and workable concept? Why or why not?2. What do you think is the optimal design for grievance proceedings in a union contract? Should mediation-style resolution first be attempted? When and how should arbitration be used in the process?