Associational unions can strike but they also use political pressure and poor publicity to pressure employers to meet their demands.

Associational Unions

Organizations that represent the interests of a specific group of workers, not based on a particular workplace or employer but rather on shared professions or trades.

Political Pressure

Efforts exerted by individuals, groups, or organizations aiming to influence the decisions or actions of government officials, policy-makers, or any entity in a position of power.