Asked by Leighann Tiethoff on Sep 29, 2024

Job control unionism, which has dominated U.S. unions since WWII, is characterized by all of the following except:

A) Detailed and legalistic union contracts.
B) Informal grievance procedures.
C) Narrowly defined jobs.
D) Low levels of employee input.

Job Control Unionism

A form of unionism focused on gaining control over work processes and conditions, emphasizing job security and workers' rights over wages.

Informal Grievance Procedures

The unofficial methods used within an organization for addressing and resolving employee complaints and disputes before escalating to formal processes.

Detailed

Characterized by or involving exhaustive or comprehensive attention to particulars and fine points, often in description, planning, or execution.

  • Perceive the underlying principles and intentions of various models of unionism, such as social, job control, business, industrial, craft, and employee empowerment.
  • Identify the characteristics and critiques of job control unionism.