Reference no: EM13136993
Aaron Matthews is the human resources director for Molloy Metals, Inc., a manufacturer of machined metal components used in the automotive and aircraft manufacturing and servicing industries. Among the company 129 employees is a group of 78 machinists who constitute the core of the company business. Without their work, there would be no business. They are represented by a union, and the contract is coming up for renegotiation in one month. Times have substantially changed since the last contract was negotiated four years ago. The industry has become much more competitive, and many competitors have closed shop or moved overseas, and many overseas competitors have sprung up. Molloy has traditionally been among the highest paying within the competitor group and could afford to be because of its high productivity. Today, however, productivity alone may not be enough to save the company. Some reduction in the wage scale and bringing in lower paid, less experienced workers may be necessary to remain competitive. The union has indicated that it is strongly against any wage cuts and would vigorously fight any arrangement that brought in lower paid workers to do their jobs. They seem to be determined to strike rather than to concede too much to management. As you prepare for the upcoming negotiations, you wonder just how you should approach the negotiations.
As a consultant to Mr. Matthews, what steps would you advise him to take to get ready for the negotiation, and what other factors should be considered? Be specific about what you would recommend. In your recommendation, consider the following:
What are the objectives the company should pursue for negotiation?
What is the appropriate information that should be sought to prepare for the wage portion of the negotiation?
What is the negotiation style that should be followed?
How would you deal with the possibility of a strike?
In addition, analyze the situation and recommend at least one additional issue/consideration for the negotiation.
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