Monthly Archives: February 2017

Did You Know: You Do Not Have to Know a Solution When You Bring Up a Problem

I’m sure you’ve heard it said: “Don’t come to me about a problem unless you have a solution” This is just plain wrong. The statement is by itself a problem, but in this case we do know how to fix … Continue reading

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Is It Time For An Alt Income Strategy?

Last year’s presidential election showed the impact of the loss of jobs the country has experienced.  Manufacturing plants that once employed many workers have disappeared or employ fewer people because of technology.  That has left many angry and scared especially … Continue reading

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UPDATE: Trends in Labor-Management Relations, 2017 – Part Two

A couple of weeks ago we began to take a look at some of the trends we see coming in 2017 for labor-management relations and collective bargaining. This time we want to continue to look at these issues and the … Continue reading

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Privatizing and Contracting Out – Do They Work?

This week’s blog looks at the effect and impact privatization and contracting out has on organizations, citizens and, employees. Privatize is when an organization from the private sector is hired to do the job a public or government entity has … Continue reading

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