Strikes And Alternative Forms Of Coping

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a stalemate is reached. During a
stalemate both sides try to convince the other that they are unable give any
more. In order to show there determination unionized workers often decide to go
strike, and will stay on strike until management is ready to give in to their
demands. The workers determine whether or not they feel the need to strike, by a
strike vote. If the majority of workers are in favor of going on strike then the
union declares a day and time that an agreement must be reached, or there
workers will walk off the job. A number of restrictions apply with respect to
the actions of workers once a strike has begun. First, there are restrictions on
picketing, you must have permission to picket on privately owned property.
Second, you can not legally stop people or shipments from going in or out of the
company, nor can you cause harm to anyone wishing to cross the picket line. If
the employer sees that you are violating these laws, he or she can seek an
injunction, ...

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a lot of
strike power. Strike power is what it would cost management if you went on
strike. If you are a worker at a fast food restaurant you possess very little
strike power because in the event of a strike you could easily be replaced. But
if you have a highly skilled job, it will cost management to hire and train
someone to replace you. Striking does not, in most cases, alter the labor -
management relationship. Once a contract is reached most workplace return to
business as usual. Managers as well as labor should not take what is said at the
negotiation table personally, because each side is just trying to prove it is
right. For example during contract negotiations of athletes, ...

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