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1. Do the predictors of union participation suggest that union leaders will likely be involved in an adversarial relationship w/ mgt.? Marxist perspective & dissatisfaction w/ job both are factors increasing the likelihood of union involvement This seems to put one in an adversarial relationship On the other hand, US unions have adopted a Business Unionism
perspective
It seems as if some adversarialism is inevitable because as Holmes' dissent in Vegelahn v Guntner states, workers & firms have different interests But in practice it seems that the degree of adversarialism is related to specific historical conditions & not to any philosophy: Conditions:
BUT even while these conflicts were red hot, other unions had quite
moderate relations w/ their firms
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2. How can the inclusion of women in top leadership positions
in local & national unions be increased?
Women now work in %'s greater than men.
This will provide a large base of women in unions from which to draw leaders The younger generation of men is more comfortable w/ women peers & women leaders Also, unions can do more to attract women now by addressing issues important
to them:
Unions should affirmatively prepare talented women by creating in-house
training sessions, sponsorships to form training & degree programs
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3. How do you reconcile the fact that a majority of those elected
to Congress are endorsed by COPE & the failure of Congress to pass
any significant labor law reform?
a. Politicians are not bound to anyone or any position regardless
of the money & / or endorsements they receive
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4. Since unions represent all employees in bargaining units they have organized, should they be allowed to endorse particular candidates for office? There is a difference legally btwn endorsing & giving $$ to a candidate The union is an agent of the members; it is an institution American law grants legal 'personhood' to many such entities They have different rights & responsibilities than people Thus unions are seen as having different interests than that of any single member Thus unions are free to endorse whoever they believe to be in the best interest of the union; members don't have to agree 100% Employees should have the option of contribute or not to a political
budget for a particular candidate or issue
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