12-16-2013, 06:24 PM
Lemon-
Management discourages unions. They've made it clear that adding a third party to the mix would be detrimental to the business, probably result in the loss of the bonus program, etc. Last go-round (about a decade ago) there were meetings and communication. But management never said "If you elect a union you're all fired" or any of the bad stuff. And employees are full time.. there's none of that deliberate part time nonsense there. Trained and experienced employees are a manufacturing company's lifeblood.
Management also has a real Open Door policy - anyone can make an appointment with the CEO and WILL be seen, and there is also Employee Advisory Board of employees selected by their peers that brings questions and issues to senior management on a monthly basis.. all part of the program.
Family 'Bronze' (70%) healthcare cost about $8K last year. Next year it will be about $10K.
Most of the details are in the book mentioned in the original posting (of course a chance to sell the book).
Management discourages unions. They've made it clear that adding a third party to the mix would be detrimental to the business, probably result in the loss of the bonus program, etc. Last go-round (about a decade ago) there were meetings and communication. But management never said "If you elect a union you're all fired" or any of the bad stuff. And employees are full time.. there's none of that deliberate part time nonsense there. Trained and experienced employees are a manufacturing company's lifeblood.
Management also has a real Open Door policy - anyone can make an appointment with the CEO and WILL be seen, and there is also Employee Advisory Board of employees selected by their peers that brings questions and issues to senior management on a monthly basis.. all part of the program.
Family 'Bronze' (70%) healthcare cost about $8K last year. Next year it will be about $10K.
Most of the details are in the book mentioned in the original posting (of course a chance to sell the book).