Introduction:In this assignment you will analyse collective bargaining relationships and document how these relationships are expressed in the terms of collective agreements, grievance/ arbitrations and strikes/outs. You will also assess the differences and similarities between collective bargaining in the public and private sectors.Instructions:select two (2) Canadian organizations, one from the public sector and the other from the private sector, where there is an ongoing collective bargaining relationship and address the following:1)Provide a description of the employers in terms of:
-Industry/sector- Organization/institution size-Range of products/services-Competitive business environment-Record of performance-Organisational culture-Management style-Organisational structure (please provide an organizational chart)-Anything else you believe to be relevant2.)Provide a description of the unions in terms of:-The type of union-The type of workers it organizes-Scope of operations-International linkages-Financial strength-Militancy-Type of leadership-Organisational structure (please provide an organizational chart)-Political linkages-Record of performance-Anything else you believe to be relevant3.)Obtain and review the current collective agreements and report your findings and observations on the following items for each agreement:-The duration of the agreement-Management rights-Provisions on wage rates-Provisions on seniority-Provisions on union security (membership requirements, dues, union stewards, time for union business, use of employer facilities etc.)-Provisions on discipline-Provisions on arbitration-Provisions on downsizing/layoffs in general-Provisions on downsizing/layoffs due to technological changes-Any special provisions that you find either interesting or surprising(Hand in copies of both collective agreements with your assignment.)Many collective agreements are available on-line. In addition, copies of provincially regulated collective agreements are available through the Ontario Ministry of Labour. Please visit the Ministry website athttps://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/lr/cbis.htmlfor more information.4)Interview representatives of management and union officials to determine the state of labour relations within the two organizations. The following key questions should be regarded as a minimum requirement.-What are the key issues?-Why are they important?-Have there been labour conflicts/strikes (major/ minor) within the last ten years?-If these workers are not allowed to strike, how are interest disputes resolved?-If there have been labour/ conflicts/strikes (major/ minor) within the last ten years, what were the sources of the conflicts?-How common are grievances?-What types of grievances are the most common?-Why is this case?-Anything else about the organization(s) of interest to your group?NOTE:If you are unable to interview both management and union representatives, you should then complete a search of the business press for information about the company/ organization and its labour relations. Usually companies/ organizations with significant problems have articles written about them.5.)Compare and contrast the two organizations in terms of items 1 to 4 above. What are the key similarities and differences between the two? Why do you think these might exist? Comment on anything that you found interesting or surprising.(This is a very important part of your report)6.)Assess what you found. What are the key issues in each organization? Are there discrepancies between what you found/ believe and what you were told? What is your overall assessment of labour relations in theses organizations? You should provide evidence supporting your conclusions.(This is a very important part of your report)7)(Evaluation criteria:)-A proper cover page-Table of contents-Typewritten, presented error free in a form acceptable for business and professional purposes-Organised and presented in a logical sequential order;-An introduction that clearly states the purpose of your report.-Instructions (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) are followed;-A detailed conclusion that sums up what you found and your assessment of it