The CoffeeBean Inc. location in Ann Arbor, MI, is part of a…
The CoffeeBean Inc. location in Ann Arbor, MI, is part of a Midwest coffee shop chain. The typical organizational structure at each location includes one shop manager, three shift supervisors (one for each shift: morning, afternoon, evening), ten baristas or coffee associates (two of whom work part-time only on weekends), one maintenance technician, and one delivery associate. If the workers at the Ann Arbor location wish to unionize, what would be the appropriate bargaining unit?
Read DetailsZcone Inc. is one of several bakery chains operating across…
Zcone Inc. is one of several bakery chains operating across the Midwest, alongside competitors BakeHouse LLC and D-dough Co. During recent contract negotiations, workers at BakeHouse LLC, the largest chain in the region, reached a favorable agreement with their management, setting new standards for wages, health benefits, and scheduling flexibility. Seeing this as a benchmark, the union representing workers at Zcone Inc. and D-dough Co. uses the BakeHouse contract as a model, pushing for similar terms at each company. Although Zcone and D-dough negotiate their contracts independently with the union, both companies follow the pattern set by BakeHouse LLC, with minor adjustments for each company’s specific conditions. Which bargaining structure best describes the collective bargaining process?
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The union representing StoreCo warehouse workers is negotiating a new contract with management, prioritizing wages and safety protocols. The union proposes a 10% wage increase and stronger safety measures, such as additional breaks for workers in high-temperature conditions. StoreCo, citing financial constraints, counters with a 3% wage increase but expresses a willingness to negotiate on safety improvements. They propose forming a joint labor-management committee to assess and enhance workplace safety over time. As negotiations progress, both parties explore shared interests, including wellness programs and technology investments to reduce workplace injuries, before returning to the wage discussion. What type of negotiation approach best describes the scenario between StoreCo and the union?
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