Decertification: fulfilling unions' destiny?

Article Abstract:

Unions have lost about three quarters of the decertification elections held since 1981. Six hundred bargaining units have decertified their unions annually since 1984, and this trend is expected to grow. A primary reason for decertification is the members' perception that the union is of little value to them. A survey of 321 union members was conducted to determine how members determine the value of their unions. Union worth was defined as a combination of union responsiveness, necessity of union representation, and the cost and benefits of union representation. More than three quarters of the workers surveyed felt that union officials did not understand or appreciate the problems of the rank and file workers. Workers indicated that the union leadership was more concerned about its own survival than about the members' concerns.

Forecasts and trends, Membership, Labor relations, Labor unions, Working class

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The goldbrick on your staff

Article Abstract:

'Goldbrick' employees are only as productive as they need to be to remain employed, but are capable of improved performance. Goldbricks only evidence creativity in the ways they avoid required tasks. Problems associated with the goldbrick extend beyond individual productivity losses, since other workers are tempted to mimic the behavior if it is not confronted directly. The supervisor should remind the goldbrick that minimum performance is unacceptable, unfair to other workers, and will not be tolerated. The supervisor should not respond to any excuses offered by goldbricks for their behavior.

Social aspects, Methods, Analysis, Industrial efficiency, Economic efficiency, Employee motivation, Employee counseling, Labor productivity, Laziness

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