You are a human resources manager at a mid$-$sized manufacturing company called XYZ Industries. The company has recently faced several employment law and labor relations challenges. A group of employees in the production department has expressed interest in unionizing. They have raised concerns regarding working conditions, wages, and benefits, encompassing issues such as low compensation, absence of overtime pay for hours worked beyond $40,$ unavailability of health insurance benefits, lack of retirement plans, and the absence of provided personal protective equipment $($PPE$)$ are most of the issues. $$The company's management is concerned about the potential impact of unionization on its operations. Management asked you to identify the legal issues and provide recommendations for improvement.