December 1, 2009
What are the differences between construction unions and industrial type unions?
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I am a student and need to answer this question. Describe and explain the differences between construction unions and industrial type unions in organiztion, bargaining and labor relations. BE SPECIFIC. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I am a student and need to answer this question. Describe and explain the differences between construction unions and industrial type unions in organiztion, bargaining and labor relations. BE SPECIFIC. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
atlanta construction staffing

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8:36 am
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Construction unions usually represent higher skilled labor like electricians, pipe-fitters, etc. Wages are usually higher and benefits are better.
7:13 am
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They have different issues. Construction work is hot and cold. Industrial work is regular consistent long term.
Organization:
All construction has similar work units involved: electricians, plumbers, welders, cement workers, iron workers, sheet metal workers, roofers, equipment operators, general laborers. It is run by a general contractor who will usually hire subcontractors to do work he does not specialize in.
I think industrial operations will have fewer divisions within the workforce. Also it is more likely for workers to move around to do different functions in the operation and it probably has to be written into the contract to allow WORKERS TO MOVE INTO A DIFFERENT DEPARTMENT WITHOUT LOSING SENIORITY.
As far as bargaining, I do not know.
Labor relations has to be different. I do not know of labor issues on a construction site other than seeing a company picketed because part of the workforce is non union or they have a labor grievance. Industrial operations generally have the workforce at the same site for more time, so the CONTRACT EXTENDS OVER SEVERAL YEARS RATHER THAN MONTHS TO A LITTLE OVER A YEAR.