Answer to Question #262634 in Management for shad

Question

 issues unions need to discuss to stem the declining trend in union membership and how unions should manage and mitigate the declining trend. 

Answer 1

The decline in union membership may be caused by economic constraints, governance within the union, and lack of representation during a crisis. Things that union should consider discussing to address declining membership includes:

1. Change in composition of employment; change in job compassion in the country is the major of decline in membership that is important to discuss

2. Change in the economy, economic trends cause a decline in members because of shift demand of workforce and economic constraints

3. Interest in unions, some employees today have a declining interest in unions

4. Dissatisfaction results from unaddressed grievances and lack of members’ participation in the union’s decision-making.

Mitigation Steps:

1. Involve members in the decision-making process and encourage participation

2. Analyses economic trends and developed measures to accommodate these changes

3. Developed proactive representation and governance in the union to ensure that members’ interest is addressed and outline the importance of the unions to employees