S6 E5: Breaking Bad… Stereotypes About Unions with Morgan Williams

Just how different is a work environment that’s unionized versus one that isn’t? Today, we’re diving headfirst into the world of unionized workplaces with the brilliant Morgan Williams!  Spoiler alert: unions aren’t just about strikes and tension—they can actually make your organization stronger if you know how to play the game.  Morgan’s expertise? Managing unionized environments, reducing conflict, and building collaboration that lasts.  She’s here to drop some knowledge on how you can navigate union demands without breaking a sweat (or losing your mind). Plus, why you should care about union negotiations—because, trust me, what they’re asking for today might just be what your employees are eyeing tomorrow. Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo. 00:02:15 - Something That HR Folks Should Rethink 00:04:20 - What Sparked Morgan’s Interest in Working With Unions 00:07:30 - How the Election Could Impact Unionized Work 00:10:47 - Working in a Unionized Environment VS a Non-unionized Environment 00:13:04 - Common Misconceptions About Unionized Workplaces 00:20:00 - Why Some People Don’t Support Unions 00:22:17 - Fostering Positive Labor Relations and Reducing Conflict 00:28:58 - How Employee and Union Relationships Have Changed Over the Years 00:38:10 - Where Can People Educate Themselves on Unions? 00:45:22 - Where to Get in Touch With Morgan And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Morgan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganbwilliams/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef