HRM1008- Union Case 2

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Union Case 2 Questions: 1. Strikes and lock-outs have very serious consequences for employers and employees. Decide which of the above (CRC or union) has more power and why. CRC has more power in this sense as by starting a lockout, they are not only making a stand against their employees both new and old, they are sending a message that they would rather not listen to their employees grievances and prioritize the company. This not only prevents the employees and union from reaching an amicable settlement efficiently as they are prolonging the discussion and agreement in reaching a proper settlement. It is said that when companies start prolonging lockouts, it is meant to weaken unions and draw out their funds which will in return, make them settle in favor of the CRC. It is also very important to note that employees and the union representing them will feel unsupported and let down by the CRC. In this case, CRC was still in operation as they were able to hire replacement workers. However, due to marketing conditions they were operating at a reduced capacity. This shows that legally, they were still able to function though the workers were in a lockout. The CRC is legally allowed to be more powerful as they can still function, while the lockout staff do not earn a wage and they will eventually run out of money needed to support themselves. During the 6 month period of lockout, the Union was fined $100,00 for violating court order limits to picketers at any one time. They took a major fine for this and had they not, they would more than likely have been able to avoid making an agreement with the CRC that they did not agree with 100%. 2. The Saskatchewan government chose not to intervene directly. Would the settlement have occurred earlier if it had? Explain your answer. The decision of the Saskatchewan government not to intervene directly in the labor dispute suggests a commitment to allowing the parties involved to engage in collective bargaining and resolve their differences without external interference. The offer of a mediator by the provincial government indicates a willingness to facilitate communication and negotiation but not to impose a resolution. Intervention by the government could have accelerated the settlement process by imposing binding arbitration or other measures to compel an agreement. However, such intervention may have also risked undermining the principles of free collective bargaining. The timeline of the settlement, which occurred in late June 2020, indicates a prolonged period of conflict and negotiation, suggesting that external intervention might not have necessarily expedited the resolution.

Contributors to intervention decisions: Saskatchewan government, CRC, Unifor Local 594. 3. Could an earlier settlement have eased tensions? Why or why not? Based on what we have found, earlier settlement will ease tensions and it depends on the specific circumstances, strategies, and compromise from both parties. However, there will be some factors that we can consider: Timing of Settlement: If the parties had reached an agreement before resorting to a lockout, it could have mitigated the hate and prevented further encounter. Communication and Understanding: Early settlement could have allowed for better communication and understanding of each party's concerns. Effective dialogue and compromise are crucial in resolving issues, and if it takes longer, the more challenging it becomes to maintain a positive relationship. Employee Morale: Extended labor disputes can negatively affect the morale of employees. An earlier settlement might have preserved a more positive work environment. References: Hamark, J. (2022). Strikes and lockouts: The need to separate labor conflicts. Economic and Industrial Democracy, 43(4), 1891-1910. https://doi.org/10.1177/0143831X211049274 Guignard, J. (2020, March 31). Unifor Local 594 rejects Co-op Refinery Complex’s latest offer . Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/6757833/unifor-local-594-co-op-refinery-complex- offer-rejected/ Voices from the picket line: Case study 1: Co-op Refinery & Unifor Local 594 . Unifor. (2023, November 29). https://www.unifor.org/news/all-news/voices-picket-line-case-study-1-co-op- refinery-unifor-local-594-0 Contributors: Alayé Darrell 101369118 John Marco Salva 101267645 Anh Thu Le Nguyen - 101409972 Amin Esmaeli - 101485604

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