Discriminating characteristics of union members' attitudes toward drug testing in the workplace

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In this study of the acceptance by union members of drug testing in the workplace, 919 union members from 13 major unions were asked what drug-testing policy, if any, they preferred. Respondents evaluated particular aspects of a hypothetical drug-testing program. The results show that a large majority of union members agree with a limited drug-testing policy. Five theoretical models of union member attitudes were extrapolated to the drug-testing context and were examined by using discriminant function analysis. No support was found for the individual demographics theory, but empirical support was found for some elements of instrumental union, bargaining outcomes, general normative attitude, and workplace conditions theory. The discriminant function was 80.56 percent successful in classifying union members who accept drug testing. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Psychological aspects, Social aspects, Mandatory drug testing, Drug testing

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The changing character of strikes involving permanent striker replacements, 1935-1990

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Using NLRB cases reporting hiring of striker replacements, I provide a longitudinal analysis of 165 strikes from 1935-1990. Strikes since 1981 most closely resembled strikes occurring from 1938-1947: They lasted longer and involved more strikers and more replacements than strikes in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Interestingly, NLRB disposition of employer unfair labor practice charges remained fairly constant throughout the 55 years analyzed and overwhelmingly favored unions. Although my findings are preliminary, they suggest that more empirical analysis of replacement strikes is warranted. I also suggest how some existing strike models can be readily adapted to explain replacement strike phenomena. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Labor Unions, Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations, United States. National Labor Relations Board, Strikes

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State of the unions: assessment by elite American labor leaders

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One hundred and sixty-four elite union leaders in the United States completed a survey to assess the condition of the American labor movement and the factors affecting it. The respondents included high-level international union and state federation officers, central labor presidents, and 58 shop stewards. This study compares the responses of these labor officials and finds that they have similar, negative assessments of the condition of the American labor movement. The study also finds that these leaders agree that the most important factors affecting the labor movement are collective bargaining rights, union leadership, union member solidarity, and the NLRB. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Analysis, Surveys, Labor movement, Labor leaders, Labor activists

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