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Byline: Thomas J. Wiencek
Although the number of union representation elections has decreased slightly, unions seem to be winning over half of those elections that are conducted. Based on information published by the Bureau of National Affairs, unions in the United States have steadily improved their win rate from 48.2 percent in 1996 to 57.3 percent through the first six months of 2003.
Unions have become more focused in their organizational efforts, pooling their resources to target what they perceive to be profitable industries. Hospitals and nursing homes are one prime example of an industry that is besieged with union organization activity. In the traditional heavy industry, given the movement of steel operations overseas, the polymer industry is increasingly coming under the union organization microscope. In my opinion, given its current growth, success and its dynamic future, the plastics products industry may easily become a target for union organization, similar to the steel industry in the 21st century.
Even with the most enlightened personnel policies, management will face...
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