Union Management Relations

Running Head: Union Management Relations
UNION MANAGEMENT RELATIONS

2
Union Management Relations
Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Discussion..................................................................................................................................3
Comparing and contrasting viewpoints of two analysts who adhere to neoclassical and
orthodox paradigms................................................................................................................3
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................5
References..................................................................................................................................6

3
Union Management Relations
Introduction
This assignment is focusing on viewing and interpreting a new law by two analysts. Here, the
law is allowing employees to opt-out paying for union fund in case opposing purposes of
non-bargaining. Two paradigms such as neoclassical and orthodox pluralist paradigm are
being compared through the lens of two analysts who adhere to these paradigms.
Discussion
Comparing and contrasting viewpoints of two analysts who adhere to neoclassical and
orthodox paradigms
An analyst following neoclassical theory can view this law as detrimental for employers. This
is because more freedom and opportunities can be provided to employees through this law
that can impact on business performance. As stated by Wynarczyk et al. (2016) neoclassical
theory provides main focus in maximizing efficiency. Moreover, analysts following
neoclassical paradigm will not see this government involvement as a positive factor. This is
because their main concern is about maximizing performance efficiency and they believe that
efficiency of labor market can be increased if involvement of government gets lowered.
However, they will support this law because they do not support the concept of collective
bargaining and need less involvement of unions.
On another hand, analyst with Orthodox pluralist will view as well as interpret the new law
from a different perspective. According to Godard (2016), in spite of being concern about
maximizing the efficiency, they support maintaining balance between equity and efficiency.
This analyst will consider labor law, labor union, and collective bargaining. Due to this
reason, these analysts will not support proposed law by Alberta Government. As per the
viewpoint of these analysts, employees must take part in unions in order to obtained basic