Every month it seems like there’s a new management scheme introduced to the workforce. Like hula hoops, these fads come and go, but some have been around for awhile now. Even though many of these terms refer to manufacturing, a good number have been adopted for use in the service sector: Cell Manufacturing All the machines used […]
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Plant Closings (WARN and Warning Signs)
The (few) protections for workers facing plant closings Issues There are not many protections for U.S. workers facing a plant closing. Stewards and union officers must be familiar with the few that are available – especially the WARN act and similar state laws. The WARN act requires 60 days advance notice of a closing in […]
Insubordination
Ella Bloor was having a bad day in the food co-op kitchen. Breakfast burritos sold out early, so she had to make more, making her late in getting the co-op’s signature cookies into the oven. The shipping and receiving supervisor came up to her and said, “Go move the ice cream delivery into the walk-in […]
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