Union vs Human Resources
Within every organization there are human resource managers (HRM); you may also find unions which both relate to the care, safety and rights of its workers. Within this paper, I will discuss how unions and human resource managers use government intervention programs to address workers’ rights and safety. I will also evaluate the unique roles of unions and HRM in relations to different groups. Lastly, I will assess the following statement in which I agree with, “Workers in the modern workplaces of America are well protected and well supported”. Human resource management personnel are essential to any organization because they put the right candidate in right positions in which they are qualified for. Unions are responsible …show more content…
There are many ways government inventions help address workers’ rights and safety. In 1913, The Department of Labor (DOL) was established to improve and protect the well-being of workers. “The Department of Labor is a U.S government cabinet body responsible for standards in occupational safety, wages and number of hours worked, unemployment insurance benefits, re-employment services and a portion of the country's economic statistics” (Investopedia, para 1). The DOL has 27 agencies sub located within the department and enforces 180 federal laws and the mandate covers 10 million employers and 125 million workers (allgov.com, para 25). Some of the laws enforced under the Department of Labor is Fair Labor Standards Acts (FLSA) which covers the minimum wage and overtime pay while limiting the number of hours that minors can work. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) which regulate health and safety of workers. Other programs are workers compensation etc. (Investopdia, para 3-4). According to Korgen et al (2015), “During the Industrial Revolution, the number of workplace injuries and fatalities increased sharply. Machinery was often dangerous, designed for maximum production, and lacking safety features. ” (section …show more content…
They are responsible for enforcing the rules and guidelines set by the Department of Labor. It’s almost as if they play a liaison between the organization and the employee. Other roles that they play are coordinating employee benefits, develop training and help the organization reach its goal (Biana, para 3). “HR professionals must be held accountable for ensuring that employees are engaged—that they feel committed to the organization and contribute fully” ( Ulrich, 2014, para
Within every organization there are human resource managers (HRM); you may also find unions which both relate to the care, safety and rights of its workers. Within this paper, I will discuss how unions and human resource managers use government intervention programs to address workers’ rights and safety. I will also evaluate the unique roles of unions and HRM in relations to different groups. Lastly, I will assess the following statement in which I agree with, “Workers in the modern workplaces of America are well protected and well supported”. Human resource management personnel are essential to any organization because they put the right candidate in right positions in which they are qualified for. Unions are responsible …show more content…
There are many ways government inventions help address workers’ rights and safety. In 1913, The Department of Labor (DOL) was established to improve and protect the well-being of workers. “The Department of Labor is a U.S government cabinet body responsible for standards in occupational safety, wages and number of hours worked, unemployment insurance benefits, re-employment services and a portion of the country's economic statistics” (Investopedia, para 1). The DOL has 27 agencies sub located within the department and enforces 180 federal laws and the mandate covers 10 million employers and 125 million workers (allgov.com, para 25). Some of the laws enforced under the Department of Labor is Fair Labor Standards Acts (FLSA) which covers the minimum wage and overtime pay while limiting the number of hours that minors can work. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) which regulate health and safety of workers. Other programs are workers compensation etc. (Investopdia, para 3-4). According to Korgen et al (2015), “During the Industrial Revolution, the number of workplace injuries and fatalities increased sharply. Machinery was often dangerous, designed for maximum production, and lacking safety features. ” (section …show more content…
They are responsible for enforcing the rules and guidelines set by the Department of Labor. It’s almost as if they play a liaison between the organization and the employee. Other roles that they play are coordinating employee benefits, develop training and help the organization reach its goal (Biana, para 3). “HR professionals must be held accountable for ensuring that employees are engaged—that they feel committed to the organization and contribute fully” ( Ulrich, 2014, para