Collective Agreements Can Combine Seniority with Ability to Determine Promotions

question 67

Essay

Collective agreements can combine seniority with ability to determine promotions. Explain a combination of seniority and ability that would be preferred by the union and a combination that would be preferred by the employer. Include the reasons for each side's preference.

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Definitions:

Strikes

Work stoppages initiated by employees as a form of protest, typically in an effort to gain better pay or working conditions.

Unionization Rate

The percentage of the workforce that is a member of a union, indicating the level of union presence within the labor market.

Major Strikes

Significant work stoppages initiated by employees to protest against employment conditions, policies, or decisions.

Collective Bargaining

Collective bargaining is the negotiation process between employers and a group of employees aimed at reaching agreements that regulate working conditions.