LABOR AND RELATIONS

Running Head : WAL-MART AND LABOUR UNIONS

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Introduction

Company employees comprise one of the most important capitals in the 21st century . While the 20th century saw firms emphasize on their material assets , the competitive landscape is changing rapidly and employees have replaced the material assets and the most important factor determining the competitiveness of an organization . With the changing nature of labor market , organizations have come with the most appropriate packages that are likely to attract and retain the most competitive labor in

the market . Organizations must provide employees with all the needed requirements to function optimally in their work Maintenance of a good relationship between the organization and the workers is an important factor that may have an impact on the overall performance of the organization . The traditional relationship between employees and the management has been changing since the 1980s with the institution of human resource department which assumed the role that were played by trade unions . However , trade unions remain relevant in most countries since they represent the collective bargain for the employee . Due to the power and influence of trade unions , not all companies allow their employees to join trade unions . This is because trade unions push for the provision of the appropriate working environment for the workers . However , any firm operation operating in the 21st century should recognize the district role that is played by the trade union and the human resource department in the growth and development of...