Tag Archives: Trade Union negotiations

An adroit Trade Union negotiator

Posted on August 7, 2018 by odeboyz

Negotiations were at an impasse. The union denied their members were flagrantly abusing the company’s sick-leave provisions. During negotiations the H.R. director held up the morning edition of the newspaper, “This man called in sick yesterday!” There, on the sports … Continue reading →

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A Trade Unionist goes to Japan

Posted on February 23, 2018 by odeboyz

A Japanese firm took over a British company and knew that there would be cultural problems so they took both senior management and trade unionists to Japan. When they returned they gathered together in the board room for a discussion. … Continue reading →

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A Trade Unionist has a tough life

Posted on November 30, 2017 by odeboyz

The CEO of a big company calls in the senior trade union negotiator to try to avert a strike. CEO: “Pleased you could come Fred. I’m sure that everything will be OK once we fully understand each other.” Fred: “We … Continue reading →

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