UNIONS ARE GOOD FOR PRODUCTIVITY
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UNIONS ARE GOOD FOR PRODUCTIVITY
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Unions increase productivity, according to
most recent studies. The voice that union members have on the job—sharing
in decision-making about promotions and work and production
standards—increases productivity and improves management practices. Better
training, lower turnover and longer tenure also make union workers more
productive.
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INDUSTRY
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UNION PROD. EFFECT
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YEAR OF STUDY
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| Manufacturing Industry |
19-24%
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1978
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| Construction Industry |
17-38%
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1986
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| Cement Plants |
6-12%
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1980
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| Hospital Industry |
0-16%
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1984 & 1988
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| Banking Industry |
0%
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1985
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| Furniture Industry |
15%
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1976
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Source: Dale Belman, "Unions, the Quality of
Labor Relations, and Firm Performance," in Unions and Economic
Competitiveness, eds. Lawrence Mishel and Paula B. Voos (Armonk, NY: M.E.
Sharpe, Inc.: 1992), pp. 41-107.
Prepared by the AFL-CIO. |