Discussion: HR’s Role in Collective Bargaining and Arbitration
As your resources have explained, arbitration is another method, or private process, that parties can use to settle a dispute. In addition to the disputing parties, the arbitration process involves a neutral third party, or arbitrator, who has the authority to make a decision regarding the dispute after receiving the evidence and hearing each party’s arguments. Collective bargaining is a process in which employees work with their union for support in negotiating their employment contracts with their employer.


Post a cohesive and scholarly response based on your readings and research this week that addresses the following:

Discuss key differences between arbitration and mediation.
Explain collective bargaining, including the role of arbitration in collective bargaining.
Using examples from workplace situations, explain HR’s role in arbitration and collective bargaining.
Explain two effective bargaining strategies that can be used in labor relations and share your rationale.

Learning Resources
Required Readings
Craver, C. B. (2019). Collective bargaining union negotiation. Retrieved from https://www.negotiations.com/articles/collective-bargaining/

Surbhi, S. (2017, July 12). Difference between collective bargaining and negotiation. Retrieved from https://keydifferences.com/difference-between-collective-bargaining-and-negotiation.html

Mayhew, R. (n.d.). What role does a human resource manager play in labor contract negotiations? Retrieved from https://smallbusiness.chron.com/role-human-resource-manager-play-labor-contract-negotiations-16571.html

MacDonald, L. (n.d.). What is HR’s role in maintaining effective working relationships with unions? Retrieved from https://smallbusiness.chron.com/hrs-role-maintaining-effective-working-relationships-unions-20468.html

Human Resources MBA. (2019). What role does the HR manager play in the collective bargaining process? Retrieved from https://www.humanresourcesmba.net/faq/what-role-does-the-hr-manager-play-in-the-collective-bargaining-process/

Grensing-Pophal, L. (2019, April 23). What is arbitration? HR Daily Advisor. Retrieved from https://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/2019/04/23/what-is-arbitration/

Jacobson, M. (n.d.). HR support on arbitration law. Retrieved February 2, 2019, from https://www.xperthr.com/topics/investigations-and-litigation/arbitration/

Schifter, E. (2019, January 22). Should you require employees to sign arbitration agreements? (Part 1). HR Law Matters. Retrieved from https://www.hrlawmatters.com/2019/01/require-employees-sign-arbitration-agreements-part-1/

Schifter, E. (2019, March 7). Tips for drafting enforceable arbitration agreements (part 2). HR Law Matters. Retrieved from https://www.hrlawmatters.com/2019/03/tips-for-drafting-enforceable-arbitration-agreements-part-2/

Required Media
Walden University (Producer). (2019c). Professional perspectives: Lessons learned [Video file]. Author. Retrieved from https://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/Walden/MHRM/PROG/Global_ProTech/index.html

Walden University (Producer). (2019d). Professional perspectives: Sharing an example [Video file]. Author. Retrieved from https://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/Walden/MHRM/PROG/Global_ProTech/index.html

Note: To locate these videos, connect to the Global Protech website, then select the Career Connections tab. Once you are in the Career Connections area, select Professional Prospective, then select the videos that align with this course.

Optional Resources
Tyler, K. (2005). Good faith bargaining. HR Magazine 50(1), 48–53. 

Nagele-Piazza, L. (2019, October 17). New California law bans mandatory arbitration for most workplace claims. Retrieved from https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/legal-and-compliance/state-and-local-updates/pages/new-california-law-bans-mandatory-arbitration.aspx