Public administration unit 4 responses

1. The various alternatives available to avoid strikes when collective bargaining breaks down is:

2. Mediation: According to the chapter, “they may group both sides around a table and try to find ways to open previously entrenched positions or to point out possibilities for conciliation”. 

3. Fact-Finding: According to the chapter, “this process, an individual or, more frequently, a mutually acceptable panel is set up to review the disputed issues and make recommendations. 

4. Interest Arbitration: If neither of those work then this is the next and last stop. According to the chapter, “it produces a definite decision that usually binding on both sides” 

I do believe that public sector employees should be able to strike. Striking not only helps in raising a voice but it also helps to bring awareness of what needs to be done in the workplace. At the end of the day the employees are the ones working and they should have the right to speak upon whats wrong in the workplace. Although there is consequences in terms of striking. Negotiation strategies have changed over time because of bargaining. 

2. The various alternatives available to avoid strikes when collective bargaining breaks down is:

MEDIATION- Helps resolve disputes between sides 

FACT FINDING- individual or panel that is presented with facts and presents non-binding suggestions, typcally includes examinging  financial document, work conditions 

ARBITRATION- Arbitrators word is final must be agreed upon beforehand

· Administration tend to view arbitration with suspicion- unionist tend to prefer arbitration 

I do accept that public area representatives ought to have the option to strike. Striking aides in raising a voice as well as assists with bringing attention to what should be done in the working environment. Toward the day’s end, the representatives are the ones working and they ought to reserve the option to talk upon what’s wrong in the work environment. Despite the fact that there are outcomes regarding striking. Exchange procedures have changed after some time due to bartering.

3. The three main alternatives available to avoid strikes when collective bargaining breaks are: 

1. Interest Arbitration:  It produces a definite decision that usually binding on both sides.

2. Mediation: Is an informal process in which a neutral third party helps parties find mutually satisfactory resolutions of their dispute.

3. Fact-Finding: This is when an individual or, more frequently, a mutually acceptable panel is set up to review the disputed issues and make recommendations.

In regards to public sector employees being able to strike, I think it depends on the circumstances behind the strike. “Only in extreme cases in which the health and safety of the public is in dire and imminent danger if the employees do not immediately return to work. Even then, there should be a time limit by which they can go on strike again, thus giving management time to make alternate plans.”

Negotiation strategies have changed over time because of collective bargaining. Negotiation of wages and other conditions of employment by an organized body of employees. The multiple step process of collective bargaining has cased the change in negotiation changes over time. 

4. There are a few ways to avoid strikes when collective bargaining breaks down. One method is mediation, which is an intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it. A good mediator would have a sense of timing, knowing when to advise each side, being able to distinguish the power contest between the negotiating parties from internal power, and avoid having both parties resolving the dispute themselves. Another way is fact-finding, which is having the purpose of discovering and establishing the facts of an issue. Lastly, arbitration this is when a definite decision is made. When binding arbitration has been agreed upon, the arbitrator’s word is final and there is no appeal. I believe all employees should be able to strike and the public sector shouldn’t be denied for wanting rights. If you are having problems within your job and if your managers or director’s aren’t solving this issue then the last step would be a strike. Every employee would like to be satisfied with their pay, promotion process, or any job related factor. When you are not being treated fairly, all employees should be allow to go on strikes if the problem is not being resolved. 

5. Union representatives determine with members what they want in terms of salary increases, benefits, working conditions, and job security. Union officials then tell the employer what its workers want and ask what they’re willing to offer. The process of settling differences and establishing mutually agreeable conditions under which employees will work is called collective bargain. When the negotiation talks breakdown then there is the options of mediation or arbitration. Mediation is an impartial third party who assesses the situation and makes recommendations for reaching an agreement. The advice of a mediation can be accepted or rejected. Arbitration is when the third party studies the situation and arrives at a binding agreement.