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1. Collective bargaining, unionization and employment laws   Under supervision Dr. Fawzia Farouk Kamal Professor of nursing administration Faculty of Nursing Benha University كلية معتمدة

2. Prepared by Mervat Tharwat Hussein 2023-2024   1 st semester doctorate degree كلية معتمدة

3. Content: Introduction Definition of collective bargaining Benefits of collective bargaining Types of collective bargaining Advantages of collective bargaining Disadvantages of collective bargaining Definition of unionization Advantages of labor union Disadvantages of labor union Definition of employment law Employee rights at work How do I make an official complaint

4. collective bargaining كلية معتمدة

5. Introduction : Collective bargaining is a process of negotiation between employers and a group of employees aimed at agreements to regulate working salaries, working conditions, benefits, and other aspects of workers' compensation and rights for workers.

6. Definition : Collective bargaining is the process in which working people, through their unions , negotiate contracts with their employers to determine their terms of employment, including pay, benefits, hours, leave, job health and safety policies, ways to balance work and family, and more.

7. Benefits of collective bargaining: help improve teaching and learning in your school Supports the fight for social justice Help attract and retain the highest quality employees Gives education professionals a genuine voice Ensures fair, objective employment procedures Gives new educators more support Foster a relationship between employer and employees. Equally safeguard the interests of both employer and employees. Ensure that the government intervention is maintained

8. Types of Collective Bargaining It can be classified into five major types: 1. Distributive Bargaining : In this type of negotiation process, one party benefits at the expense of others. 2. Integrative Bargaining : In this type of bargaining, the agreement is reached in such a way that both the participating sides tend to benefit – a win-win situation.

9. 3. Productivity Bargaining : In this type of bargaining , the negotiations revolve around productivity and pay. Basically, the two parties agree to certain changes that promise to boost productivity in exchange for higher wages. 4. Composite Bargaining : This type of negotiation emphasizes on various factors that are not directly related to pay, but rather focused on employee welfare and job security. 5. Concessionary Bargaining: In this type of bargaining, the union sacrifices some benefits to bail out the employer during the stressed economic situation, which in turn benefits the employees in the long run

10. Advantage of collective bargaining 1. Gives workers a larger voice. 2. Improve a worker’s quality of life. 3. Creates enforcement consistency. 4. Encourages cooperation. 5. Creates a binding result. 6. Creates relationships. 7. Represent every member of the unit

11. Disadvantages of Collective bargaining 1. Only a few people make a decision on the settlement. 2. It is a costly process, both in terms of money and time. 3. May require a dues payment. 4. Requires governance duties. 5. May require everyone to be bound by the contract. 6. Collective bargaining is not always a process of fair representation. 7. Highlights personal differences. 8. Collective bargaining can change the workplace environment .

12. Unionization

13. Definition of unionization Unionization is the process of organizing employees into a labor union that will act as the exclusive bargaining representative for all eligible workers.

14. Advantages of Labor Unions Unions promote higher wages and better benefits. Unions are economic trend setters. Political organizing is easier. Unions provide worker protections

15. Disadvantages of Labor Unions Unions require dues and fees that some workers don’t want to pay. Labor unions discourage individuality Unions make it harder to promote and terminate workers. Unions can drive up costs.

16. Employment law

17. Definition of employment law: Employment law is the area of law that governs the employer-employee relationship. Therefore, if the business has more than one employee, then the business likely uses employment law. This area is made up of both state and federal laws and includes many different subjects with the common goal to protect workers' rights.

18. For employees, these laws work to: Prevent discrimination Promote health and safety Establish a minimum required level for economic support Prevent work disruption due to disputes between labor and management

19. Employee rights at work: Compensation equality Compensation equality means that employees that perform the same job and are required to have the same abilities and training to perform it must perceive equal compensation.. Freedom to join a Union No employer can intimidate an employee to prevent them from joining a union, nor impose any sanctions or consequences for those employees that decide to do it.

20. Employee rights at work: Safe workplace All employers must guarantee safe working conditions that will not cause employees to be injured sick or killed. In order to safeguard this principle, employees have the right to: • Know about health and safety conditions of a company and training as needed to ensure their health and safety • Participate in matters that could affect their health and safety at the workplace. • Refuse to perform tasks that could affect their and others’ health and safety.

21. Employee rights at work: 1- Harassment free workplace A safe working environment also means that employees are protected against harassment. All companies are required to put policies in place that will protect employees against any form of harassment based on: Race ,Gender, Gender, Religion ,Disability ,Nationality ,Sexual orientation, Age.

22. Employee rights at work: Non-discrimination Discrimination in the workplace on the basis of race, religion, sex, political opinion, national or social origin, and other grounds must be strictly forbidden. Family and medical leave Family and medical leave involves your employer protecting your job if you need to take leave for a medical condition or to take care of family members that may have a serious health condition. This means you can take time off for a period of time without jeopardizing your job.

23. Employee rights at work: Minimum wage Employers must pay employees a salary equal or above their country’s national minimum wage, which is determined by factors such as poverty threshold, prevailing wage rates, and socio-economic indicators (i.e., inflation, employment figures ). Rights violations assessment and investigation If you file a complaint, or report a situation that violates your rights, you are entitled to a proper investigation conducted by your employer .

24. Employee rights at work: Accommodation for employees with disabilities All employees with disabilities must be granted access to the resources required for them to perform their jobs comfortably

25. How do I make an official complaint? 1. Make sure you know what your rights are Although we covered your basic workers’ rights above, your country or your company may have different employment laws, regulations and policies. Familiarise yourself with them before proceeding with a complaint, so that you are well-informed and prepared. 2. Go through the appropriate channels Companies usually have instructions for filing a complaint in their employee handbooks. Ensure that you read up on proper procedure and follow suit.

26. How do I make an official complaint? 3 . be assertive It’s important to stand by your beliefs and request the rights you are entitled to. Remain calm and professional while at the same time being clear about the reason of your complaint. 4. Document your complaint Keep all documentation that can be used as evidence of your company’s negligence and inaction towards the issue as this might be essential proof.