Inherent in the ideal of the union as a voluntary organization whose sole function is promotion of the welfare of its worker-members is the concept that its government and operations should be democratic. Much of the criticism of unions involves allegations about their lack of democracy. In the...

Investigates public sector employees' attitudes toward unions. Factors found in studies of private sector employees to be important correlates of attitudes toward unions; Indicators and analysis; Findings and conclusion. (Abstract copyright EBSCO.)

The problems presented by the labor relations of public employment are unique, and they are of increasing importance, not only to those directly concerned, but to the general public. It is the thesis of this article that these problems present a proper area of research and training at the...