Union Structure and Governance

[Virtual Presenter] Union Structure and Governance Chapter 5 Sep 1st.

[Audio] Objectives This chapter explores unions as formal organizations. Understanding their structure is crucial to understanding their behavior, challenges, and goals. Key questions we'll answer: How are unions organized? How are they governed? How do they function?.

[Audio] LABOR UNION STRATEGIES. LABOR UNION STRATEGIES.

[Audio] (Business unionism philosophy) Business unionism philosophy: a traditional model of labor relations, that emphasizes improving workers' wages, benefits, and working conditions through collective bargaining rather than seeking broader social or political change. The key to achieving equity and voice is collective bargaining Represented workers by using a servicing model. Servicing model: Workers pay dues, and in return they are protected against bad times—arbitrary supervisors, workplace accidents. Workers do not participate in a union; rather, they consume union services..

[Audio] LABOR UNION STRATEGIES (Business unionism philosophy) Key Features of Business Unionism Focus on Economic Gains Collective Bargaining Centered Union as a Service Provider.

[Audio] LABOR UNION STRATEGIES (Job Control Unionism) Job control unionism: another influential model of unionism It emphasizes regulating work through detailed rules and procedures in union contracts. Replacing arbitrary management control with union-negotiated seniority systems for allocating jobs and determining pay and benefits. Protects workers from unfair treatment. Promotes fairness and consistency. Provides clear expectations for both employees and employers..