Democratic goods: Teamster reform and collective bargaining outcomes

Democratic goods: Teamster reform and collective bargaining outcomes

When unions institute democratic decision-making procedures and practices, they elicit valuable membership input which subsequently increases the capacity of the institution to represent its members' interest. A case study of Chicago area International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 705 is pre...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of labor research 2000, Vol.21 (1), p.83-101
1. Verfasser: Bruno, Robert
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Case studies
Collective bargaining
Corruption
Decision making
Democracy
Elections
Embezzlement
Industrial democracy
Labor contracts
Labor unions
Organizational change
Political appointments
Politics
Union membership
Violations
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Zusammenfassung:When unions institute democratic decision-making procedures and practices, they elicit valuable membership input which subsequently increases the capacity of the institution to represent its members' interest. A case study of Chicago area International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 705 is presented. Local 705 has undergone the transition from undemocratic, corrupt, elite-rule to rank-and-file responsiveness.
ISSN:0195-3613
1936-4768
DOI:10.1007/s12122-000-1005-4