What is a Unionized Workplace?



What is a Unionized Workplace?

 

An unionized workplace is a process of organizing the employees of a company into a labor union which will act as an intermediary between the employees and company management. In most cases it requires a majority vote of the employees to authorize a union. If a union is established the company is said to be unionized- Business DictionaryOpens in a new tab.

 

A unionized workplace is a stable workplace. Employees who are members of a union typically enjoy greater job security than nonunion workers, and they often receive more lucrative compensation and fringe benefits packages. As a result, union workers might be more reluctant to leave the company to pursue other opportunities, especially to go to a nonunion environment. Greater stability means less turnover for employers and a reduction in the costs associated with hiring and training new workers- chronOpens in a new tab.

    
A unionized workplace has a labor union, which is an organized group of workers, typically under the direction of a union manager. Unions are affiliated with the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations, which oversees and supports union activity across a wide range of industries, including education, manufacturing, skilled labor and entertainment. A workplace union serves important purposes- bizfluentOpens in a new tab.

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