Team 3- Brian Atkinson,
Christopher Robinson,
Liyuan Jia,
Kelsey Spence
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Objectives
Profile of Dianne Doyle
Profile of Darryl Walker
Similarities
Differences
Interesting Findings
Conclusion
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Better understanding of IR
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Union/Non-union differences
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Weaknesses and strengths
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Current employment relationships
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President and CEO
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Non-union leader
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7000 employees
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Over ten facilities
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Vision, goals, and budget
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Resource allocation
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Keep everyone happy
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Different cultures and generations
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Staff satisfaction survey
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360 degree evaluation
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Computerized performance link
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National accreditation
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Team of ethicists
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Labour relations specialist
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Hiring for fit
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Mission staff
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Health and occupation safety
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President of BCGEU (2008 – 2014)
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Health care background
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Joined in 1980’s
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British Columbia Government and Service
Employee’s Union
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67,000 members in public and private
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20 “Components” (sectors)
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450 bargaining units
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Oversees entire union (staff and members)
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Chairs all committees
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Travels and meets with employees, employers
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Meets with other unions and government
groups
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Pleasing large numbers of people
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Many agreements, many employers
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Bureaucracy -government workers
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Diverse sectors
Own Staff:
 Emphasis on open communication
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‘Channels’ of resolution/ shop stewards
Union Members:
 Joint Committee Resolution Meetings
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Staff- mixed union and non within BCGEU
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Evaluations
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Employers’ responsibilities to empower
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Handling conflict in-house if possible
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Training
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1. Re-elected twice
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2. Minimal job action
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3. Balancing budget
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4. Respected leader within the movement
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Primary Challenge – appeasing the massive
employee base
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Difficulties managing a diverse workforce
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Open-communication being vital
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Focus on employee satisfaction
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Measuring personal success
◦ Doyle – Organizational Goals
◦ Walker – Re-Election
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Dealing with collective agreements
◦ Doyle – N/A
◦ Walker – 100 separate agreements
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More similarities than differences
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75,000 staff/members combined
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Due to successful leadership styles
Estimated $1 billion in budgets they manage
Focus on social justice
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Better understanding of IR
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Union/Non-union differences
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Weaknesses and strengths
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Current employment relationships
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Privileged to have interviewed such influential
leaders
Gained valuable insight into BC’s work
environment
Humbled by the entire experience
Any questions, feedback or opinions are
welcome.