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Comparative perspective of unions (Diversity of unionism unionism?…
Comparative perspective of unions
Diversity of unionism
unionism? unionisms!
Combination of internal & external factors
explaining diversity of unionism
Institutional & historical factors (Lipset)
origin of working class politics
Why radical or reformist?
social structure prior to industrialisation
response of political elite to workers' participation
Response of Political Elite
economic citizenship (early/late)
political citizenship (early/late)
Nature of Social Structure
rigid class structure
soft class structure
Typology according to action, representation & ideology
classifying types of unionism
Role of ideology
4 main strands
Reformism/business unionism
accepted socio-economics changes
alignement with pro-business objectives
Co-determination/kalmarism
decisions made jointly w/ employer & employee representatives
"left-wing" ideologies
protect & emplower workers
tilt the balance of power in their favour
Catholic social teaching
acceptance of statu quo
enlightened managers & workers acting in good faith
cf synthesis with 9 types
Decline of density & challenges of revitalization
always darker before dawn?
Union density decline in economically advanced countries
less power? careful if density is the main resource
Economic factors
slower economic growth
scope of bargaining shrinking
restricted to defend what exists
Political factors
governments pro-business reforms
Declide of alternative ideologies
alternative view of society
not based on social division of labour
New competition
new ways to express & advance one's view
issues broader than work
:warning: density :red_cross: power
density
agreement coverage rate (nb workers covered by at least one agreement)
Union revitalization attempts are numerous
revitalization : services or mobilization
Dimensions of revitalization
Membership density
more members
change in the composition of membership
Political power
influence on election, legislation & implementation
Bargaining power
new techniques
Institutional vitality
revision of organizational structures
Servicing vs Organizing
Union servicing model : participative
better services to members only
effectiveness by the resulsts provided to members
Union organizing model: self-organization
empowering workers: unity & define actions
effectiveness by opportunities the union provides