Question

Mediators use activities such as Relational or Transformative Mediation and Evaluative Mediation during their efforts to reach agreement. They must also have knowledge of the economic pressures each party can use. Discussion Question Determine the economic pressures on unions and employers. What is likely to be the most significant pressures for each party? Defend your position. How might those pressures influence a mediator in his/her efforts to resolve disputes?

Answer 1

Unions nowadays are quite important.unions prevent parties from excess pressure excursion.unions set standards and level of skill and education and also wages level, ensuring healthy working condition and workers life quality.unions negotiate with the employees and make sure of protection and safeguard of students workers etc.this works according to the federal laws.it has different economic pressures.parties provide funds to different unions and therefore need to work within the amount received from the party.unions needs to work within the set budget.the union members also contribute to the unions reseve and needs to operate within that amount.unions are well aware of the funds and profits of the employer.so if the employer tend to keep more profit with themselves and pay less to the workers, then the unions would revolt.employers have economic pressure as under any circumstances they need to maintain healthy and safe working conditions.so under any economic conditions the employees need to incur minimum cost for maintenance and wages of labourers.the party pressure and other economic pressures, influence a mediator resolving its disputes.He or she can negotiate his file and issues with the union as well as the employer.he or she discussed whatever major changes that is required which is giving rise to problems.the members concerned also gets involved and take part in the discussion.legal and financial suggestions are provided and steps are taken accordingly.