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The determinants of intent to unionize were investigated using the responses of 405 employees of a large public university, 243 of whom were members of an employee association. Members and nonmembers indicated significantly different levels of union vote intent, general beliefs, specific beliefs, and normative pressures. They also used a different union vote decision model. General beliefs about unions appear to play a significantly greater role in unionization decision of nonmembers. On the other hand, while considering unionization, specific beliefs about unions were significantly more important for association members. Association members were less likely to vote for unionization.
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Viswesvaran, C., Deshpande, S.P. Unionization decisions of members and nonmembers of an employee association. J Labor Res 19, 561–569 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12122-998-1047-6
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