Tele Telcom, Inc. is a medium-sized company that produces automotive parts. The
Tele Telcom, Inc. is a medium-sized company that produces automotive parts. The company has been in business for over 50 years and has a workforce of approximately 500 employees. Recently, some employees have expressed interest in forming a union to represent their interests in negotiations with management. The company’s leadership team is divided on the issue of whether to allow a union to form or to continue operating as a non-union shop. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a union in the workplace? What legal requirements must the employees meet to form a union? What are some factors that might influence management to oppose the formation of a union? (Reverse Discrimination) How might Tele Telcom, Inc. respond to the employees’ decision to unionize, and what steps could the company take to prevent unionization?
