Reference no: EM132201795
Primary Topic—Labor Relations Additional Topics—Communication; Decision Making; Leadership
Your are the hospital’s admitting manager. This morning you were called to attend a meeting concerned with possible union organizing activity.
On your way to the meeting you observe a man backing one of the housekeepers into a corner. The man’s back is turned to you, and you do not recognize him. The man appears to be trying to get the housekeeper to take a card and a pen he is holding.
You cannot hear what is being said, but the housekeeper appears to be close to tears, and she is effectively trapped in a corner. Your first thought is of active solicitation of interest in a union election.
You move closer in an attempt to see the man’s face.
Questions:
1. What will you do if you recognize the man as an employee?
2. What will you do if you are certain the man is not a hospital employee?
3. Whether or not you recognize the man as an employee, what should be your first action?