A weekend of travel slowed me down, so thanks for the patience, again. In the spirit of the end of one year and the beginning of a new one, I’d recommend you check out the year in review from Al Bradbury and a look at the biggest potential union fights and contract expirations from Dan DiMaggio
Jonah, in your reporting have you found that locals have a more difficult time negotiating a contract with an employer when the national or international union is having trouble with leadership or finances? Such as if the union's assets are declining, liabilities are rising, or there are corruption scandals. Or rather, is a union local's strength in negotiation determined only by conditions on the ground -- the plant management, the local president, the area's labor market, etc.?
Jonah, in your reporting have you found that locals have a more difficult time negotiating a contract with an employer when the national or international union is having trouble with leadership or finances? Such as if the union's assets are declining, liabilities are rising, or there are corruption scandals. Or rather, is a union local's strength in negotiation determined only by conditions on the ground -- the plant management, the local president, the area's labor market, etc.?