Arizona Copper Stirke Conflict Project
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Functions/ purposes:
Mining Unions: To retain the previous union negotiations while gaining the better working conditions in the form of physically and financially
Phelps Dodge: To support business model by maintaining profit margin despite declining copper prices
Contrasting beliefs:
Phelps Dodge Corporation: The company believes it must insist on a strong position so as not to leave key points in the contract.
Union Copper Miners: The Union is looking for members and trying to get the best deal for them.
Goals and Interests:
Goals
Phelps Dodge Corporation – Wage cuts up to 2 dollars an hour, the end of the COLA, and concessions on benefits and medical care.
“I hope we can get through these negotiations without bitterness and acrimonious statements.” page 70, Jack Ladd
Union Copper Miners – COLA Protection, 25 cent/hour wage increase, no medical co-payments, and unchanged vacation benefits.
“It’s your livelihood at stake here.” page 81, Martinez
Interests
Phelps Dodge Corporation – Business, Money, Appearance
“All of these decisions, of course, required CEO Munroe’s approval. But that’s where the 150-year-old firm behaved, literally, as an empire.” page. 91
Union Copper Miners – Family, Pride, Community
“The Chandra Tallant shooting focused him on one fundamental priority in the strike – avoiding loss of life.” pg. 89, Arizona Governor Bruce Babbitt
Dynamics:
Phelps dodge
CEO Munroe is known for avoiding difficult decisions, while CEO Mooolick is known for his aggressive behavior, including his intention to “destroy” unions.
Minors
Anglo-Mormon churches (primarily white members) encourage members to support their families, while Catholic churches (primarily Spanish members) support strikers.
Governor Bruce Babbitt
As an elected official, he was worried about his re-election. The union asked him to close the deal and Phelps Dodge asked him to bring in the National Guard.
Regulation Potential (conflict-limiting elements):
- External limiting factors such as
- National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
- Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
- Internal limiting factors such as the
- With Phelps Dodge’s employment and social support, community members need to maintain their current quality of life
The wish of Moolick to eliminate the Union...............................
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