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Journal
Journal of Collective Negotiations
ISSN
2167-7816 (print) 2167-7824 (electronic)
Volume
31
Issue
1
Date
7/1/2006

Article Facts

Title
FACULTY SATISFACTION WITH UNIONS: THE IMPACT OF PERSONAL INSTRUMENTALITY AND ACTIVE COMMITMENT
DOI
10.2190/FUDJ-4TAW-YBCQ-518E
Authors
  • MARY P. VAN SELL
  • LIZABETH A. BARCLAY
  • FLOYD G. WILLOUGHBY
  • KENNETH M. YORK
Pages
33-44
Online Date
07/27/2006

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FACULTY SATISFACTION WITH UNIONS: THE IMPACT OF PERSONAL INSTRUMENTALITY AND ACTIVE COMMITMENT

MARY P. VAN SELL
LIZABETH A. BARCLAY
FLOYD G. WILLOUGHBY
KENNETH M. YORK

DOI: 10.2190/FUDJ-4TAW-YBCQ-518E

Abstract

This article reports the results of a survey of unionized faculty at a midsized public university. Participants (n = 137) responded to a questionnaire that examined satisfaction with union services and perceived personal instrumentality, as well as the number of union activities in which the faculty member participated. The results indicated that a relationship existed between satisfaction with union-provided services, active participation in the union, and personal instrumentality. In particular, individuals who felt that they could address work-related problems themselves were more likely to have lower union service satisfaction as well as participate in fewer union activities. Implications for unions are discussed.

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