Union membership density and wages: The role of worker, firm, and job-title heterogeneity

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
John T. Addison ◽  
Pedro Portugal ◽  
Hugo de Almeida Vilares
Keyword(s):  
Union Membership ◽  
Job Title

Trade Union Membership and Job Satisfaction

1987 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 160-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen D. Bluen ◽  
Caroline van Zwam
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Union Membership ◽  
Research Priorities ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Non Union ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Worker Satisfaction ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

The relationship between union membership and job satisfaction, and the moderating role of race and sex is considered in this study. Results show that both race and sex interact with union membership in predicting job satisfaction. A significant 2 × 2 × 2 (union membership × race × sex) interaction showed that white, non-unionized females were less satisfied with their work than black, non-unionized females. In addition, sex moderated the relationship between union membership and co-worker satisfaction: Whereas unionized males were more satisfied with their co-workers than unionized females, the opposite was true for the non-unionized subjects. Finally, union members and non-members differed regarding promotion opportunities: Union members were more satisfied with their promotion opportunities than non-union members. On the basis of the findings, implications and future research priorities are discussed.

scholarly journals Work-related curiosity positively predicts worker innovation

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (9) ◽  
pp. 1184-1194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pinar Celik ◽  
Martin Storme ◽  
Andrès Davila ◽  
Nils Myszkowski
Keyword(s):  
Divergent Thinking ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Job Requirements ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Individual Work ◽  
Job Title ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between individual work-related curiosity and worker innovation and to test the mediating role of worker divergent thinking. Design/methodology/approach In all, 480 participants, holding 188 different jobs, filled in a validated work-related curiosity scale and indicated their job title. Job requirements in terms of divergent thinking and innovation − derived from the Online Information Network (O*NET) database − were used as proxies for divergent thinking and innovation skills. Findings Results indicated that individual work-related curiosity was a positive predictor of worker innovation and that worker divergent thinking mediated this relationship. Research limitations/implications Individual work-related curiosity supports exploratory skills which support in turn innovation skills. Practical implications Managers could use individual work-related curiosity as a predictor of innovation skills when recruiting, training and guiding employees. Originality/value This study is the first to show an association between individual work-related curiosity and innovation skills across more than 150 different jobs.

scholarly journals Membership density and trade union power

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin Crouch
Keyword(s):  
Trade Union ◽  
Union Membership ◽  
Occupational Structure ◽  
Union Power ◽  
Advanced Economies ◽  
Political Forces ◽  
High Employment ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Governing Institutions

Union membership has declined in almost all European and other advanced economies, though in many cases the membership that remains reflects overall changes in the gender and occupational structure of the economy. Meanwhile, in most countries unions’ incorporation in governing institutions of the labour market has remained stable or risen. Union strength (membership density and incorporation) and to a lesser extent bargaining coordination correlate positively with core employee interests in the post-Keynesian economy: a combination of high employment and low inequality, and a balance between flexibility and security. The evidence suggests that unions’ most important role today is as part of wider political forces, where the role of membership strength remains ambiguous.

scholarly journals Citizen support for European Union membership: the role of socialisation experiences

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 873-894 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosalind Shorrocks ◽  
Roosmarijn de Geus
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Union Membership ◽  
Citizen Support

Vibe manager: the most millennial job title ever

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 12-14
Author(s):  
Ila Mehrotra Anand ◽  
Himani Oberai
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
Paper Briefly ◽  
Changing Environment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Competitive Edge ◽  
Job Title ◽  
Increase In Productivity ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Businesses have become increasingly concerned about creating “good vibes” in the workplace. This would lead to an increase in productivity. For this purpose, they are looking for managers who can create those vibes within the office. Design/methodology/approach The paper briefly illustrates the role of vibe managers in an organization and how organizations are gaining a competitive edge merely by focusing on enhancing the satisfaction level of their employees. Findings Millennials today are looking for employees who are cool and can match up to their lifestyle. Trendy arrangements in the company help in ensuring that the employees enjoy themselves at work, which in turn can do wonders to their satisfaction levels. Practical implications Companies must respond to the changing environment and come up with entertaining tasks and unique ways to help employees and clients to get to know each other and also relax. Originality/value The briefing saves the time of researchers and executives by highlighting the important role of vibe managers and how the office vibes can be a cause of satisfaction or dissatisfaction for our employees.

scholarly journals Nominal uncertainty and inflation: The role of European Union membership

2011 ◽  
Vol 112 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyriakos C. Neanidis ◽  
Christos S. Savva
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Union Membership
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