Assignment task:
Amazon has received a lot of push back from warehouse employees related to the violation of their health and safety-rights during the pandemic. With revenue at an all-time high (check the stock price), employees feel that a small increase is an insult.
Article: Workers pushing to unionize Amazon say they faced retaliation and unfair tactics By Mark Kelley, Linda Guerriero, Lisa Ellenwood
Question 1: Discuss how this may lead employees to unionize.
Question 2: Explain in detail the process of how Amazon Warehouse workers could organize and gain union recognition as their bargaining agent.
Question 3: Place yourselves in the shoes of the Amazon Management team. Explain why management may not want employees to organize. Explain how the union impacts the employee decision making, especially during COVID-19?
Question 4: ??In your opinion, do you think that the pandemic will lead to an increase in unionization for essential workers? 1
Question 5: Given the economic impact of COVID-19, do you believe that the organization should continue to use a ?results-based? performance management system? Or should you consider implementing other performance review methods or a combination of methods? Be sure to explain your answer and include the pros and cons of the method that you decide.
Question 6: Research a Canadian retail company and examine how they have dealt with Covid-19. Explain what models they adopted for employee rights/protection/safety.