The cost and benefits model of union membership

This paper argues that, where workers can free-ride to enjoy union benefits without becoming members of trade unions, the labour movement must use non-collective bargaining benefits to entice workers to join unions. Specifically, the paper uses non-collective bargaining benefits as a prize to entice...

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Main Authors:	Chew, Soon Beng, Chew, Rosalind Seow Lung
Other Authors:	School of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Language:	English
Published:	2013
Subjects:	DRNTU::Social sciences::Economic theory::Macroeconomics
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spelling	sg-ntu-dr.10356-958112019-12-06T19:21:57Z The cost and benefits model of union membership Chew, Soon Beng Chew, Rosalind Seow Lung School of Humanities and Social Sciences DRNTU::Social sciences::Economic theory::Macroeconomics This paper argues that, where workers can free-ride to enjoy union benefits without becoming members of trade unions, the labour movement must use non-collective bargaining benefits to entice workers to join unions. Specifically, the paper uses non-collective bargaining benefits as a prize to entice workers to join unions and also examines the supply of non-collective bargaining benefits of the labour movement. Based on the demand and supply curves, the number of workers joining the unions can then be determined and policy recommendations will also be discussed. Published version 2013-07-17T07:35:00Z 2019-12-06T19:21:57Z 2013-07-17T07:35:00Z 2019-12-06T19:21:57Z 2001 2001 Journal Article Chew, S. B., & Chew, R. S. L. (2001). The Cost and Benefits Model of Union Membership. International Employment Relations Review, 7(1), 1-8. 1324-1125 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/95811 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/11775 http://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=220390191255155;res=IELBUS en International employment relations review © 2001 International Employment Relations Association. This paper was published in International Employment Relations Review and is made available as an electronic reprint (preprint) with permission of International Employment Relations Association. The paper can be found at the following official URL: [http://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=220390191255155;res=IELBUS]. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic or multiple reproduction, distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law. 8 p. application/pdf
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description	This paper argues that, where workers can free-ride to enjoy union benefits without becoming members of trade unions, the labour movement must use non-collective bargaining benefits to entice workers to join unions. Specifically, the paper uses non-collective bargaining benefits as a prize to entice workers to join unions and also examines the supply of non-collective bargaining benefits of the labour movement. Based on the demand and supply curves, the number of workers joining the unions can then be determined and policy recommendations will also be discussed.
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