The Changing Role of Unions

"Incorporating cutting-edge research, leading labor economists analyze the future of unionism in both the United States and abroad. They agree that unionism in the traditional sense is declining and there needs to be another form of representation. They explore new forms of unionism modeling, highlight new constituents, and outline future directions for union organizing as well as nonunion programs promoting positive human resource management. The contributors suggest that while the exact form of new employee institutions outside traditional unionism may be uncertain, they could provide large gains in satisfying worker demands for employee involvement. The book includes lessons learned from the success stories of union organizing around the globe as a springboard for similar efforts in the United States."--BOOK JACKET.