Running Case: LearnInMotion.com

The Grievance

When coming in to work one day, Pierre was surprised to be taken aside by Jason, one of their original employees, who met him as he was parking his car. “Jennifer told me I was suspended for two days without pay because I came in late last Thursday,” said Jason. “I’m really upset, but around here Jennifer’s word seems to be law, and it sometimes seems like the only way anyone can file a grievance is by meeting you like this in the parking lot.” Pierre was very disturbed by this revelation and promised the employee that he would discuss the situation with Jennifer. He began mulling over possible alternatives.

QUESTIONS

I Does LearnInMotion.com run the potential risk of becoming unionized through its reactive managerial policy by one instead of both owners?

II What are the primary reasons why people unionize?

III Should a union wish to organize LearnInMotion. com employees, what are the five steps in the labour relations process a union must go through?