Article(print)1963

UNION BARGAINING STRENGTH: GOLIATH OR PAPER TIGER?

In: The annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, Volume 350, p. 86-94

STRAUSS, GEORGE

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Abstract

Union bargaining strength has declined signif'ly in recent yrs. New problems, esp automation, have arisen, which pose difficult, almost insurmountable tasks for unions. Union officers, both paid & unpaid, seem to be losing their vigor & sensitivity. Idealistic motivation of union activity seems to be on the decline, & petty corruption increasingly the norm. The membership is apathetic, or divided on crucial issues. management is on the offensive, & seems to be acquiring a new sense of sureness in dealing with labor relations. It has been winning more & more grievance cases, & has reduced the incidence of wildcat strikes & other forms of unofficial job activity. First-line supervisors have become more & more successful in raising production standards & eliminating excontractual employee benefits. Widespread unemployment & the threat of automation have strengthened manag's hand all the way. AA.

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