The Union Advantage to a Contractor In the scenario presented today, a union uses Section 8(f) of the National Labor Relations Act to convince a contractor to become a signatory. Construction unions are allowed to sign legally binding contracts with employers without having to demonstrate the support of a majority of workers (Miller & Miller, 2005) (week 4). It is important for the construction union to present three benefits explaining the advantages and opportunities a contractor can gain by becoming a union member. Hence, this document outlines the three major benefits that the construction union representative should present to the contractor in order to convince them to become a signatory. Union signatories enjoy innumerable benefits, …show more content…
Typically, unions prioritize maintaining harmonious labor relations and preventing labor disputes in the workplace. In signing up with a union, you gain access to a framework that can be used to address grievances, disputes, and work-related issues through established procedures to address them. In the long run, this can result in fewer disruptions, work stoppages, and greater continuity in projects. To maintain client satisfaction and ensure smooth progress on a construction project, the union can emphasize the importance of a stable work …show more content…
These are potential risks associated with unionization. These disruptions could be lengthy such as the standard area picketing (Hayes, 2014) (week 4), which has no time limit. It can also negatively impact project timelines, client relationships, and overall business operations. The contractor would need to evaluate the potential risks of labor disputes and their potential impact on their reputation and bottom line (week 4). Fortunately, the NLRA not only protects workers by employers as well in the event of illegal picketing. The NLRA now provides remedies for unfair union labor practices such as illegal picketing (Hayes,