EMPLOYMENT RECRUITMENT

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EMPLOYMENT RECRUITMENT

• 1. MANAGEMENT
• a. All modes recruit but small carriers have a
  hard time
• b. Many today offer ownership opportunities at
  different levels
• c. Formalized training is only offered at
  larger carriers

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RECRUITMENT OF HOURLY EMPLOYEES

• 1. T/L motor carrier recruitment is extensive ad
  continuous-biggest problem they face
• 2. LTL motor carrier-large national unionized-not
  a problem
• 3. Airlines-unionized flight attendants,
  mechanics, baggage handlers-not a problem
• 4. Rail-unionized rail crews and terminal
  employees-occasional difficulty

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NEGATIVES OF A UNIONIZED OPERATION

• 1. Payment of dues and assessments
• 2. Limits interaction between employee and
  mgmt
• 3. Pension raids by some unscrupulous union
  leaders
• 4. Work stoppages
• 5. Regressive work rules

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POSITIVES OF A UNIONIZED OPERATION

• 1. Corrections to poor working conditions
• 2. Known work rules under contract
• 3. Recourse for an employee seeking assistance

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UNION ORGANIZING REACTION BY MANAGEMENT

• THINGS YOU CANNOT DO
• TIPS-ACRONYM
• 1. Threaten
• 2. Incent
• 3. Promise
• 4. Spy

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THINGS MGMT CAN DO IN UNION ORGANIZING

• 1. Explain companys position on unions
• 2. Inform them of the negatives of a union
• 3. Discuss a companys competitive situation in
  the industry
• 4. Communicate as much as possible with the
  employees

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