HRM 3422 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Craft Unionism, Industrial Unionism, Blue-Collar Worker

• School: York University
• Department: Human Resources Management
• Course: HRM 3422
• Professor: indira

Document Summary

Union purposes: economics- proposes that unions improve the efficiency and equity of markets by equalizing the power between workers and firms. Proposes that unions are needed to protect human rights through bodies such as the international labour organization. 2 major beliefs underline union philosophy: unions main goal is to bargain collectively with the firm on behalf of workers, they must also be independent of the employer. Unions may also peruse secondary goals related to social justice these activities will vary depending on the unions history(violent struggle or peaceful recognition), its goals and the industry (private or public) in which it operates. Specific focus of craft unions: is to develop the skills and education of the craft or trade. The kep philosophy of craft union is to achieve economic gains for members through collective bargaining and through restriction of entry into the trade thus keeping wages high.