Determinants of Union Participation of Public Sector Organizations in Sri Lanka

Gamage, Prasadini N.; Hewagama, Gayani

doi:10.4038/sljhrm.v3i1.5095

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“…The proposed causal paths of this study are consistent with the broader theoretical traditions from which they emerge. For instance, extensive research has causally linked: commitment, instrumentality, support perceptions, general pro-union attitudes and union ideology to union participation (see Bolton et al , 2007; Gamage and Hewagama, 2012; Sinclair and Tetrick, 1995; Chan et al , 2006; Gibney et al , 2012, respectively); and union participation to behavior effectiveness (see Choo and Perry, 2009; Geare et al , 2009; Freeman and Medoff, 1984; Gomez-Mejia and Balkin, 1984; Larson and Fukami, 1984). While the present study and an extensive array of similar studies provide a strong theoretical basis for the proposed pattern of effects presented here, the possibility of reverse causality between the variables in the theoretical model cannot be excluded.…”

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Worker participation in union activities: a conceptual review

Chawla

Singh

et al. 2018

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Purpose Viewed in the context of liberalization, privatization and globalization, the socio-economic and legal environment facing the unions have changed, throwing them into clutches of adversity and destitution. The purpose of this paper is to identify the reasons (i.e. antecedents) behind workers’ participation in union activities (such as strikes, rallies, demonstrations) in today’s scenario, and to understand how these participation tactics influence workers’ performance (i.e. worker behavior effectiveness) at work. Design/methodology/approach A range of published sources is drawn on, including quantitative, survey based and qualitative, case-study and other evidence for building the conceptual review. Findings The investigation clearly indicates that contemporary challenges facing unions in the present scenario prompt industrial actions. Only specific and genuine grievances and justifiable demands motivate workers to form a strong emotional attachment to their unions and engage in union participation activities such as strike activity (Darlington, 2006; Bean and Stoney, 1986). Originality/value Contrary to the traditional view, which sights unions as detrimental to worker productivity, turnover, and attendance at work (via restrictive work rules, featherbedding and disruptive strikes or other adversarial tactics), the investigation, through extensive review of literature proposes that unions positively influence worker behavior at work. The model, however, requires empirical testing to validate the proposed relationships.

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Worker participation in union activities: a conceptual review

Chawla

Singh

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“…Much of the previous research in the domain of union participation also draws on primary data for generalizing about the population at large (Bose and Mudgal, 2012; Gamage and Hewagama, 2012; Gibney et al , 2012). This study uses a cross-sectional field survey design wherein the identified variables are measured at the same point in time, using a single questionnaire.…”

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Operationalizing the antecedents and outcomes of union participation in the Indian context

Chawla

Singh

2020

JIBR

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Purpose Unions and organizations interests are often seen to be in competition. However, union-voice hypothesis suggests that unions can provide a distinctive mechanism to lower organizational costs by reducing exit behavior, absence from work and conflict levels at work. This study aims to look at union participation as a form of voice which is affected by a number of antecedents and in turn has an effect upon the workers performance (i.e. worker behavior effectiveness [WBE]) in an organization. Design/methodology/approach The study draws on data from 340 permanent labors working in 19 manufacturing units across different regions of India to explore both the antecedents and outcomes of union participation. Hypotheses are tested using mediation analysis. Findings Results indicate statistically significant relationships between union participation, its antecedents and WBE, with union participation partially influencing the relationship between the constructs. Originality/value Uniqueness of the study lies in its findings which report positive relationship among union participation, its antecedents and behavior effectiveness. Contrary to the traditional belief that unions are detrimental to the health of any organization, the study suggests that workers decision to join and participate in unions should be viewed positively because only if a person is willing to stay with the organization, he/she seeks to resolve the issues/problems through collective mechanism of union participation and which in turn leads to enhanced performance, reduced absenteeism at the workplace.

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“…Research carried out by Cohen (1994) cited in Gamage et al, (2012) show that Union participation can be measured by using various dimensions. He empirically identified the similarities and differences among six forms of union participation; union commitment, participation in decision making (Naidoo, 2003) participation in union activities, attitudinal militancy, serving in elected offices and the propensity to strike.…”

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“…Most of the research on union participation considered it as a multi dimensional construct (McShane, 1986;Cohen, 1994;Fullagar et al, 1995;Tetrick et al, 2007;Jinadasa & Opatha, 1999cited in Gamage et al, 2012. Shore and Newton (1995 cited in Gamage et al, 2012) in their study included measures such as communication and civic virtue.…”

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“…Informal activities include helping other members to file grievances, reading union publications and talking about the union with others (Fullagar et al, 1995cited in Gamage et al, 2012. Cohen (1994) cited in Gamage et al, (2012) indicate that Union participation can be measured by using various dimensions. He empirically identified the six forms of union participation; union commitment, participation in decision making, participation in union activities, attitudinal militancy, serving in elected offices and the propensity to strike.…”

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Influence of Trade Union Participation on Employees’ Productivity in Tvet Institutions in Kenya

MWATHE

2017

strategicjournals.com

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The study aimed at establishing the influence of trade unions participation on employee productivity in Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) Institutions in Kenya. The research adopted cross sectional survey research design. The target population was TVET Institutions with 5718 individuals that included Principals, Deputy Principals, heads of departments, teaching staff, non-teaching staff, a ministry of science and technology education official, Secretary Generals of KNUT, KUPPET, COTU, TUC and representative from the TVET Institutions. The sample size was 361 of which 315 responded. Purposive sampling was used to select 10% of sample size of institutions for pilot testing. Normal approximation to the binomial distribution and stratified sampling were used to arrive at the sample size. A structured questionnaire and an interview schedule were used to collect primary data. The questionnaire was pretested before data collection for validation and reliability. Secondary data was collected through evaluation of journals, reports, and publications. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 was used for the statistical analyses. The study revealed that there is a positive linear relationship between trade union participation and employees' productivity. The study recommended that each TVET institution should have a trade union official representative. The study is beneficial to Education stakeholders, trade union officials and the Government at large.

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Determinants of Union Participation of Public Sector Organizations in Sri Lanka

Cited by 4 publications

References 28 publications

Worker participation in union activities: a conceptual review

Worker participation in union activities: a conceptual review

Operationalizing the antecedents and outcomes of union participation in the Indian context

Influence of Trade Union Participation on Employees’ Productivity in Tvet Institutions in Kenya

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