Read"Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations," in the Human Resource Management. Read "HR in Small Business: Republic Gets Serious," then navigate to the threaded discussion below: Union or Nonunion. Richard Gillman attempted to stay in business by transferring work to a nonunion facility, and Kevin Surace plans to make the operation profitable as a union shop. Do you think the decision to rely on union or nonunion labor spells the difference between the success and failure of this enterprise? Why or why not? Initial Approach. How (if at all) do you think Kevin Surace's initial approach to the union when acquiring the company will influence the business success of the window factory? Building on Initial Goodwill. Imagine that Serious Materials has hired you as an HR consultant for the Chicago window factory. Suggest how the company can build on its initial goodwill with workers to create positive labor relations and a highly motivated workforce for the long run. Employer and Employee Relationship.