What are the advantages and disadvantages of trade unions to an employer?

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Originally Posted by Joaquin10

what are the advantages and disadvantages of trade unions to an employer?

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There are not many advantages for an employer to have a union to deal with. The disadvantage is if they do not negotiate fairly, they can be brought up on charges through the National Labor Relations Board. They pretty much have to watch their Ps and Qs. It is also more difficult for them to discipline or fire an employee because they have to follow the procedure outlined in the bargaining agreement (contract).

The only advantage I can think of at the moment is if its not in the contract, they do not have to adhere to it (whatever it would be). Like if the employees are not happy with something and they go to the company and ask for a change, if it is not spelled out in the contract, the company can tell them to go fish.