Surveying some recent data and the empirical literature from various disciplines, this research paper attempts to shed some light on the topic ‘The Erosion of Union Membership in the United States’. Trade union membership density describes union membership as a percentage of all employees excluding the self-employed and represents a significant measurement for union success. Union density in the United States has declined significantly in recent decades.
The purpose of this research is to determine why such a decrease is occurring. There are several factors that contribute to this plunge in union membership density. In order to discover those it is essential to take a look at the history of the US labor union movement and some major factors and circumstances that posed an impediment to its progress as well as to examine the duties of unions and causes that impel employees to join unions. In conclusion the impact of plummeting union membership will be elucidated.
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. Development of unionism
1. Union movement in the United States
2. Comparison with European countries
III. Duties of trade unions and their relation to employers
1. Collective bargaining
2. Case of disagreement between union and employer
IV. Causes for joining trade unions
1. Collective bargaining
2. Representation
3. Higher earnings
4. Health insurance premium
5. Retirement and paid leave
V. Influences on union membership decline
1. Structural changes
a. Sectoral changes
b. Gender-related changes
c. Short-time employment
d. Regional employment changes
2. Anti-union legislation and activities
3. Cyclical changes
VI. Consequences
VII. Conclusion
VIII. Bibliography
1. Content
2. Illustrations
IX. Appendix
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