As we know, there is an unprecedented attack on unions, especially teacher's unions. So, I thought it would be a good idea to revisit the article from the 1998 Scientific American entitled "Look for the union label." The article reveals that union shops with competent, non-hostile managers are the most productive. While union shops with incompetent and hostile management are the least productive. Managers run companies, not unions. Blaming unions is just a modern example of ignorant bigotry.
Look for the union label.
Authors: Wallich, Paul
Source: Scientific American; Aug98, Vol. 279 Issue 2, p36, 2p, 1 Color Photograph, 1 Graph
Abstract: Presents analysis of economic data by Lisa M. Lynch and Sandra E. Black showing that unionization could help maximize labor productivity. Data from the United States Census's Educational Quality of the Workforce National Employer Survey; Productivity statistics; Relationship to formal quality programs such as Total Quality Management; Profit sharing; Lower turnover; Increased worker involvement.
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