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History and Philosophy
Why Employees Organize
Responding to Noise
Labor Prevention
Positive Employee Relations
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What is Frito Lay's philosophy on unions?
Frito Lay's philosophy is that we do not need a third party to run our business. We would like to deal with employee concerns directly and quickly on our own.
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T/F Micro units (subgroups of employees) can organize
True Example: OTR drivers in Killingsly, CT are the only unionized workers in the plant
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What would you do if you saw campaign cards on Frito Lay premises?
Tell your DSL! Also, and ask your coworkers if they have any details about where the cards came from.
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What is one way to prevent a union?
Positive employee relations! Building and maintaining a relationship with your manager and team members.
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What are two ways to develop and build relationships?
-Have a respectful relationship with your manager -"Face time" with coworkers and managers -Show a genuine interest in coworkers lives outside of work -Pay attention to employee concerns and voice them to your manager if you believe they need to be addressed
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What is the total percentage of unionized workforce in the US?
11.3%
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How many unions are there in Frito Lay California?
0!!
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What percentage of authorization cards need to be signed in order for a union to petition for a campaign?
30% If only 30% of the employees in the group sign cards, the union can submit a petition, requesting the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), an agency of the Federal Government, to hold a secret ballot election to determine whether or not a majority of the employees want to be unionized.
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What percentage of campaign cards need to be signed for an automatic campaign?
50%
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What are the two windows of time when an Employee Group can Decertify:
-30 Day Window Between the 90th and 60th day of when a Contract Expires -Anytime After 3 Years in a Ratified Contract
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What city most recently decertified?
Pittsburgh, PA
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What is the most common reason employees organize?
Compensation
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Where can union authorization cards be handed out on company premises?
Work areas in non work time only Example: Break room
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Frito Lay's compensation in non-union work environments is how much hire than in union environments?
5% and union environments also have to pay monthly dues
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What impacts do unions have?
-Progression and development -Working relationships/Environment -Personal cost -Us vs. Them mentality -Uncertainty
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When was the last US strike in Frito Lay?
1990
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T/F During a campaign, teamsters can make promises to Frito Lay employees without following through
T This is a tactic that unions utilize to convince employees to start a campaign. Frito Lay managers cannot make promises that they cannot uphold
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How would you respond to the following situation: You hear of union talk in the break room and firmly believe that Frito Lay is a better place to work without union involvement. How do you respond to coworkers talking about the possibility of a union?
Give the facts of union representation. Frito Lay's position on unions is we do not believe in third parties interfering with our business. Union employees have to pay dues and they are paid on average 5% less than non union workers. Unions can inhibit the growth of the company with delayed contracts. Union organizers can make promises that they do not have to uphold. Talk to your manager and let them know the situation.
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Frito Lay employees already have a voice and do not need third party intervention. If you have a complaint, what ways can you be heard at Frito Lay already?
-Frequent meetings to talk business issues with two way communication -Frito-Lay has an internal employee complaint process -Frito-Lay offers an alternative dispute resolution process for terminated employees: terminated employee pays $50 and has guaranteed right to arbitration -Frito-Lay offers a confidential mechanism to report issues for resolution (Speak-Up)
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What are union authorization cards?
It is a legal document which an employee signs and gives a union the right to act as his / her bargaining agent. Sometimes these cards serve as the employee’s request for membership in the union and / or authorize dues deductions from pay. Unions may use the cards to request recognition from an employer without an election or to petition for a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) election. It is very important that an employee (you) read an authorization card carefully before you decide whether or not to sign it.
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What city has the highest percentage of union activity in the US? BONUS: What city has the lowest percentage?
Highest: New York- 24.4% Lowest: North Carolina-3%
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In what ways has the union organizer's profile changed in the past 15 years?
Union organizers are better educated and more sophisticated than ever. Their demographic typically matches the potential target employers. They are better equipped with the use of technology, training and market research.
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Give three examples of the impact unions have on our business.
-Flexibility to innovate -Ability and speed to execute -Ability to recruit the right candidate -Cost
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What are three reasons employees turn to unions? If 1 reason has already been answered, give three different examples.
-Lack of support- Lack of staffing, poor onboarding/training, excess work -Inconsistent or unfair treatment -Compensation changes -Cut routes too deep or too often -Poor communication -They have no where else to turn -Poor leadership, management is not credible -Their opinions are not valued
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What are three examples of potential organizing activity?
-High turnonver environments -Inconsistent leaders -Noise- complaints/ speak ups -Large scale change -Compensation change or route cuts -"U" word comes up in discussion -"Radio silence" in turbulent work groups -Spheres of influence (internal/external)