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Obama Presidential Election Victory Could Lead To Dramatic Increase in Unionization of Employers
It looks likely that the Employee Free Choice Act will be enacted, in one form or another, in 2009 in the United States. Employers need to begin now to prepare. That process starts with understanding the dangers of the law, but it also entails in-depth management analysis of employment practices and strategies as well as immediate auditing of the risk of potential unionization. Littler Mendelson shares this report.

The No-blame Approach In Mediation
The 'no-blame' approach in mediating any challenge is very effective. Mediate.com shares this article by Alan Sharland.

Ninth Circuit Rules that Hospital’s Restriction on Nurses’ Union-Related Buttons Violated NLRA
Should nurses be permitted to wear union-related buttons while working in patient care areas? Littler Mendelson shares this article on a recent battle in Washington State.

Choose Carefully: All Mediators Are Not Created Equal
Choosing mediator is not as easy as it sounds. Choosing the best mediator for your case is a challenge. Mediate.com shares this article by Lee Jay Berman.

The Dirty Dozen Barriers to Dispute Resolution Can Be Hurdled With TEARS & FEARS Mediation
Mediation is more than just a conversation of numbers. Parties have an opportunity for candid dialogue about their case and a fair opportunity to engage in negotiations. Mediate.com shares this report.

HR Compliance Poster: Notice of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues (Beck Poster)
Here is a free compliance poster to download for your organization on Executive Order 13021: Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues (Beck Poster). This poster is of special interest to Federal contractors.

BargainingPower ®
Simulation tools, such as BargainingPower ®, are designed to calculate the economic impact of all management and union proposals BEFORE, during and after collective bargaining - helping you make strategic decisions in collective bargaining negotiations.

WinDues 4.0
In the same way that HR personnel may be responsible for organizing employee information into databases and files, labor unions are also faced with the challenging task of organizing memberships.

Unionware.com: the Membership Module
The Membership Module from UnionWare, Inc. is an alternative software solution for unions. If you belong to a union that is in need of an innovative and thorough way of membership tracking and management, HR.com''s critical review of the Membership Module might be worth having a look at.

Unionware.com: the Grievance Module
Whether you are the employer dealing with unionized employees or unions, grievance disputes are a part of unionization that both parties have to manage. The Grievance Module from UnionWare Inc. can be a reliable solution to your grievance tracking needs, regardless of the size and type of your organization.

G-Track
G-Track is more than just a grievance tracking system, it is a union local information management tool. With the help of G-Track, union locals will be able to manage and track all membership-related functions including grievance tracking, membership contact information, seniority lists, contract information and more!

Update: LaborForce
Here is an update of some of the changes made to LaborForce from LaborSoft Corporation. This software can help you maintain and report on personnel, grievance, and arbitration data.

A Conflict Analysis of Why
Ever wonder why? Why the question why may not be the best question during mediations? Deborah Sword shares why.

Executive Summary: Labor Relations
Despite the fact that labor unions are facing declining membership rates and a looming threat of job loss to the overseas market, union negotiations in the U.S. were typically less contentious in 2003 than one might expect.

"Operating in Canada:Dos and Don'ts in 2007"
Back by popular demand and fully updated, this is the ESSENTIAL Audio Conference for U.S. HR Managers Who Employ Workers North of the Border

China’s Trade Unions Advance with High-Profile Victories
The All-China Federation of Trade Unions, an organ of the Chinese government, made headlines in August 2006 with its successful unionization of Wal-Mart in China; from Pacific Bridge.

China Suggests Requiring Foreign Companies to Unionize
According to a recently proposed amendment to China´s Trade Union Law, all foreign-invested companies in China would be required to establish labor unions as part of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU); from PacificBridge.

Union Rules and Automated Workforce Scheduling
In every facility, scheduling is given the same tasks: assigning employees to shifts and overtime, managing vacations, absences, training, etc. Yet, no two labor contracts are alike and no two facilities run their scheduling operations the same; from Tugboat Software.

Vietnam: Government Proposes New Measures to Improve Worker Attitudes and Reduce Labor Strikes at Foreign Companies in Ho Chi Minh City
The Ho Chi Min City government has announced new programs to increase worker contentment and prevent laborers from striking; from Pacific Bridge.

"So, Do We Have Consensus?" Part II
This article is the second installment of two articles on consensus from Michael Goldman. This article will focus specifically on how to proactively deal with potential conflict during a consensus building discussion.

"So, Do We Have Consensus?" Part I
The first installment of two articles on consensus. In the first article Michael Goldman will distinguish between a 'consensus building process' and 'achieving a consensus.'

Rats! The union is back!
Union Problems? Can you take them to court successfully? A Law firm in Baltimore discovered otherwise.

Skills for Transformative Group Facilitation
Meetings take place - by the million - every day in our world. Some are satisfying and productive for the people involved. But many are deeply frustrating. Ron Kraybill offers some strategies to make the most of meetings.

Korean Labor Unions Pose Problems for Foreign Companies
Foreign companies can face difficulties when acquiring and assimilating Korean companies into their own organizations. A significant obstacle is the strength and militancy of labor unions in Korea; from Pacific Bridge.