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You are the new HR Director (you have now been in this position for five weeks).

Issue:

The CEO has just informed you that the university board of trustees has elected to outsource its internal printing department (50 employees (4 supervisory and 46 union}) as well as the food services staff (120 employees {20 supervisory and 100 unionized}).

Question:

The CEO has asked you to prepare a list (with recommended solutions) for all HR aspects related to this action. This includes legal issues and other considerations.

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A list of issues and recommended solutions to handle the transition from a union work place at a university.

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You are the new HR Director (you have now been in this position for five weeks).
Issue:
The CEO has just informed you that the university board of trustees has elected to outsource its internal printing department (50 employees (4 supervisory and 46 union}) as well as the food services staff (120 employees {20 supervisory and 100 unionized}).
Question:
The CEO has asked you to prepare a list (with recommended solutions) for all HR aspects related to this action. This includes legal issues and other considerations.

The following are a list actions the university will have to take to make the transition from a union printing and food services staff ...

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