The choice between union membership and free-rider status

Article Abstract:

Free riders are employees who are covered by collective bargaining agreements but are not union members. This article examines the choice between free-rider status and union membership. A discriminant analysis of data from the 1988 Current Population Survey identifies employee characteristics that distinguish free riders from union members. Factors influencing the decision to be a free rider, including the knowledge of available options, the preferential treatment of union members, the value of reputation, and union consciousness are discussed. A probit analysis determines the extent to which earnings and proxy measures for the value of reputation and union consciousness affect free-rider status. Suggestions are made for extending the study of the free riders and for the design of internal organizing campaigns. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Labor organizations, Membership

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An analysis of the barriers to women becoming local union officers

Article Abstract:

This study examines the importance of barriers to participation of women in local union activities. Male and female officers of local unions in Canada were surveyed to determine the importance of eight barriers to participation. The results indicate that the most important barriers are that women held two jobs (at home and at work) and have no time for union activities; child care responsibilities prevent greater participation in unions; and women underestimate their abilities and believe that male employees are better suited to union officer positions. The analysis also explores differences in male and female ratings. Conclusions are reached regarding the importance of overcoming barriers at local levels in reducing the under-representation of women in national union governance. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Research, Officials and employees

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The changing scope of union organizing

Article Abstract:

This paper presents a profile of the change in the scope of union organizing and provides empirical support for the numerous observations about the declining importance of jurisdictions in the selection of organizing targets. The scope of organizing is measured in terms of the distributions of the NLRB certification elections of 18 selected unions for 1973 - 1975 and 1983 - 1985. Diversity and concentration in organizing and its impact on election outcome are examined. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Management, Interpretation and construction, Laws, regulations and rules, Labor law, United States. National Labor Relations Board

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