Case 4

Watch the Final Offer detailing the negotiations between the Canadian UAW at the GM plants and management in 1984. Answer the questions and write a recommendation.

Final Offer. Films On Demand, Films Media Group, 1985,

https://go.openathens.net/redirector/limestone.edu?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffod-infobase-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net%2FPortalPlaylists.aspx%3FwID%3D96757%26xtid%3D57856Links to an external site.

A. Explain the situation that Bob White finds himself in as the Canadian director of the UAW. (6 points)

B. Describe the employee, Dannys grievance issue and why the situation has arisen. ( 6 points)

C. What are Fred Smiths goals in managing the employee relationship and what does he gain in negotiations from the UAW in America? (5 points)

D. Explain the position that the Union (Bob White) takes in the negotiations. (5 points)

E. Indicate if this a Distributive or Integrative Bargaining Strategy? What evidence points to your choice? (5 points)

F. What does management and Roger Smith threaten will happen to the Canadian operations? (8 points)

G. As an manager write a recommendation for a strike contingency plan to GMs CEO, Fred Smith dated October 15, 1984 knowing that the Canadian Plants will strike on October 17. What are the particular concerns that you have and what are the major elements that you must consider to weather the strike. In your recommendation indicate the concerns and the position of the Canadian UAW. Based on information given in the video state if you think that the issues presented by the workers are valid and how a CBA might be reached or if GM should hold out. Make sure that you support your recommendation with facts and evidence from the video. (25 points)