Charles A. Odewahn

An analysis of multi-union elections involving incumbent unions

This article investigates the extent and outcomes of multi-union elections involving incumbent unions between 1974 and 1986. During this 13 year period a total of 1423 raid elections (an average of 109 per year) were conducted. The data reveal that the number of raid elections is declining and that unions, as opposed to no-union, continue to be victorious in the majority of cases, although there is considerable regional, industrial, union, and bargaining unit size variance in union victory rates.

Raid Elections: Another Problems for Unions?

One of the problems confronting the American labor movement is the raid election. In a raid election an outside, or challenger, union attempts to increase its membership at the expense of an incumbent union. This article examines the extent and outcomes of raid elections as well as the legal environment of such elections. In addition, the results of a survey of employers involved in raid elections are presented.

Centralization of Decision Making and Accountability Based on Gender

Different gender combinations in superior-subordinate dyads were examined and results indicated that female employees perceived that they were delegated less authority or influence in decisions affecting their work. These results were consistent regardless of the gender of the manager and no differences were found across industry. Implications for career advancement and organizational socialization of female employees are discussed.

Women Entering Management: Differences in Perceptions of Factors Influencing Integration.

Responses of male and female managers in state public welfare organizations are analyzed to determine perceptions and differences in perceptions con cerning the impact of certain variables which may positively or negatively affect the initial movement of women into managerial positions and the promotion of women in the management hierarchy in these organizations.