What methods do unions use to achieve their goals?
Goals of unions: To negotiate a contract for their
members that gain improved wages , benefits and working conditions.
These contacts are known as collective bargaining agreements (CBA’s)
Methods:
Negotiation – Unions bargain and discuss their wished
with management in an attempt to come to a peaceful agreement that
they both can live with. This is the art of compromise.Slow Down – If unions do not get what they want sometimes they
tell workers to slow down production to “push” management to give
them what they want.Sick Out – One tactic that might be used is having numerous
workers call in sick on one day. This temporarily stops production
and is a show of force.Picketing – Unions will protest outside of the place of work to
gain public support and attention.Strike – This is the last resort, walking out of work. If the
workers can hold out long enough they may push management to give them
what they want.