HRM307 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Nibble, Initial Point, Final Offer

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Human Resources Management
• Course: HRM307
• Professor: Neil Murray

Document Summary

Bargaining structure: refers to the number of unions, employers, and establishments involved in contract negotiations. Single employer, single establishment, single union: negotiations are conducted between the employer and a union representing one group of employees at one location. Single employer, multiple establishments, single union: negotiation of one collective agreement that will affect various workplaces operated by the employer. Centralized bargaining: refers to negotiations that cover more than one location, bargaining unit, or employer: reduces number of rounds of contract negotiations. Industry bargaining: is a centralized bargaining structure in which one negotiation covers all employees in an industry: found in hospitals, not common in canada. Decentralized bargaining: refers to negotiations between one employer and one union for one location. Bargaining structure significant because it can affect: negotiation process, contract terms agreed on. Incidences of strikes: relationship between the management and union.