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Unions have lost about three quarters of the decertification elections held since 1981. Six hundred bargaining units have decertified their unions annually since 1984, and this trend is expected to grow. A primary reason for decertification is the members' perception that the union is of little value to them. A survey of 321 union members was conducted to determine how members determine the value of their unions. Union worth was defined as a combination of union responsiveness, necessity of union representation, and the cost and benefits of union representation. More than three quarters of the workers surveyed felt that union officials did not understand or appreciate the problems of the rank and file workers. Workers indicated that the union leadership was more concerned about its own survival than about the members' concerns.
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Managers have the right to enforce dress guidelines to ensure that work productivity is maintained and to convey to the public the company's desired image. Some tolerance can be exercised if an employee with a distinctive dress style is productive, but once the dress manner interferes with the productivity of others, something should be done. However, a supervisor is justified in taking action against inappropriate dress habits only when the nature of appropriate dress is clearly understood by everyone. To correct inappropriate dress habits, a supervisor should discuss the problem with the offending employee during a formal meeting and, if improvements are not forthcoming, disciplinary action should be taken.
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'Goldbrick' employees are only as productive as they need to be to remain employed, but are capable of improved performance. Goldbricks only evidence creativity in the ways they avoid required tasks. Problems associated with the goldbrick extend beyond individual productivity losses, since other workers are tempted to mimic the behavior if it is not confronted directly. The supervisor should remind the goldbrick that minimum performance is unacceptable, unfair to other workers, and will not be tolerated. The supervisor should not respond to any excuses offered by goldbricks for their behavior.
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