Joint Union-Management Training Programs

Abstract

In an effort to overcome the historically low priority place upon employee training efforts, many American firms and the unions they deal with have recently negotiated joint union-management training programs. These endeavors prove to be essential in the face of complex world competition, shifting markets, strategic alliances among corporations, changing demographics and rapidly changing technological developments. They enhance present skills training for employees and prepare them to take advantage of future employment opportunities when they arise. However, the numerous benefits of joint training are counterbalanced by a number of issues threatening the future of such undertakings and need to be jointly resolved by labor