Comparing Youth and Adult Desire for Unionization in Canada

Rafael Gomez, Morley Gunderson () and Noah Meltz

British Journal of Industrial Relations, 2002, vol. 40, issue 3, pages 542-519

Abstract: Survey data for Canada indicates that youths have a stronger preference than adults for unionization. We show that most of that difference reflects the stronger desire of youths to have unions deal with workplace issues rather than a greater exposure of youths to these issues. In particular, youth preferences for unionization are influenced to a greater degree than for adults by social capital (e.g, familial union status and peer-group attitudes). The possible role of progressive HRM practices and legislative protection in substituting for unionization is also highlighted. Finally, implications of the findings for the future of unionization and organizing youth are discussed. Copyright Blackwell Publishers Ltd/London School of Economics 2002.

Date: 2002
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