JOURNAL ARTICLE

Women in the New Labor Activism: Gender Trends in Attitudes Toward Unions.

Published In: Work & Occupations, 2023, v. 50, n. 3. P. 412 1 of 3
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Authored By: Torre, Margarita 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the narrowing gender gap in union membership rates in the United States from 2002 to 2021, focusing on women's attitudes toward trade unions using data from the General Social Survey. It finds that support for unions is higher among non-white, less-educated, younger women, and those employed in female-dominated occupations, with women generally showing more favorable views of unions than men. The study highlights that increased female labor participation and the benefits unions provide in addressing workplace inequalities contribute to this growing support. The article suggests that women's rising pro-union attitudes, especially among younger cohorts, indicate potential for continued growth in union activism and leadership, while emphasizing the need for unions to adapt to contemporary labor challenges.

Additional Information

Source:Work & Occupations. 2023/08, Vol. 50, Issue 3, p412
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:Women's Studies and Feminism
Publication Date:2023
ISSN:0730-8884
DOI:10.1177/07308884231162950
Accession Number:163602786
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