Today, workers have the best formal education and they tend to continuously pursue their studies in different educational institutions for the sole purpose of advancing academic levels. Pursuing further studies is an important endeavor as most employers today demand the highest form of academic qualification from their employees.
In this era, there are vast advancements in technology and information systems that take place almost daily. These are the vehicles of most activities carried out by employees required at work. Information technology is highly embraced today and almost no work is carried out manually.
As far as organized labor is concerned, the idea of obtaining formal education as well as advancing one’s training from time to time yields positive results both for the employers and employees. Employees can now enjoy security of tenure as they cannot lose their jobs due to lack of knowledge on new methods of operations in their day to day activities.
The employees already possess the theoretical knowledge about the new items in the form of either equipment or information technology. Therefore, they simply need demonstrations after which they quickly pick up.
On the other hand, employers are never allowed to sack their employees without a substantial reason. Therefore, this forces the employers to make sure that they give their workers proper training as far as new technology and information systems is concerned. However, with employees obtaining formal education and going back to school, it simplifies employers’ work to mere demonstrations and physical illustrations which are time saving and cost effective for their businesses.
The formation of workers unions and other forms of employee organizations has gained high popularity over time. The unions formed are intended to favor the workers in many different ways since they act as the voice of the workers in aspects that affect their lives. Their opinions and demands are collected and aired through the unions. The unions also shield their members against maltreatment that may emanate from the employers and this ensures that the right of every single member is respected and fairness prevails.
The formation of workers’ unions is stimulated by factors such as; the need to have appealing working environments with good working conditions, the urge to receive fair treatment from employers as well as the fight for fair and deserved remuneration policies. The unions also work towards ensuring that the works’ welfare is up to the required standards.
Some non-union employers usually engage their employees in the process of evaluating their supervisors and managers. This is to the advantage of the employers since the subordinates involved are always in contact with the supervisors and managers and understand their level of performance better than the presented testimonials which are prone to editing.
However, the responses given by the subordinates may be highly inaccurate as they may either be bribed to provide biased information or give negative information due to misunderstandings between them and those being evaluated who also happen to be their seniors.
In the United State, labor relations are characterized by adversary especially in the industries where the interests of labor and management coincide. This is due to the need to involve an antagonistic element in labor management and relations. They also work towards having the highest possible quality of labor and present criticism to the employers, this is an important element and leads to the achievement of a good working environment.
In general, workers need to keep advancing in their education from time to time. It is important as well, to form unions that speak and defend the workers from injustices at the work place. It is advisable to provide room for antagonism in labor management which aids in achieving high quality management in the sector.