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boulwarism
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A quick definition of boulwarism:
Boulwarism is a way that some employers use to bargain with their workers. Instead of negotiating with the workers, the employer makes an offer that the workers can either accept or reject. This is not considered fair by the National Labor Relations Board. The practice is named after a man named Lemuel Boulware who used this tactic when he worked for General Electric Company a long time ago.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Boulwarism is a bargaining tactic used by employers during collective bargaining with a union. It involves the employer researching the likely outcome of the bargaining process and then making a firm settlement offer to the union on a take-it-or-leave-it basis. This means that there is no real negotiation between the two parties.
For example, if a company is negotiating with a union over wages, the company may use Boulwarism by offering a fixed wage increase that the union can either accept or reject. The company will not engage in any further negotiations or compromise on the offer.
Boulwarism is now considered an unfair labor practice by the National Labor Relations Board. The practice is named after Lemuel Boulware, who was the vice president for employee relations at General Electric Company during the mid-20th century and used this tactic.