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Attitudes towards unions through a generational cohort lens
Chris Gordon Smith1, Linda Duxbury1
1a Carleton University.
The Journal of Social Psychology
|April 20, 2019
Summary
This study examined generational differences in union perceptions. Baby Boomers show more pro-union attitudes than Gen X and Millennials, who focus on ideological or instrumental reasons for their views.
Area of Science:
- Labor Relations
- Sociology
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- Understanding generational differences is crucial for labor unions.
- Previous research has not fully explored generational cohort influences on union perceptions and attitudes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how generational cohorts (Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials) perceive and feel about labor unions.
- To identify differences in pro-union and anti-union attitudes across these generational groups.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of 100 interviews with union members across three generations.
- Quantitative statistical analysis of survey data from 4,717 union members.
Main Results:
- Union members' perceptions are explained through ideological or instrumental lenses.
- Pro-union perceptions and attitudes are more common in the Baby Boomer cohort compared to Gen X and Millennials.
Conclusions:
- Generational cohort significantly influences union perceptions and attitudes.
- Tailoring union strategies to generational perspectives may enhance engagement and support.
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