Who Wants Unions

Duration: 26 27

Creator: Natl Film Board Of Canada

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Discusses the pros and cons of unions, including opposing views on why they have declined so drastically in North America. Includes the views of both labor and management. , Presents the pros and cons of unions, using historic newsreel footage. Documents the decline of unionism, non-violent tactics, two points of view, and leaves the discussion open-ended.

Complete Record: Discusses the pros and cons of unions, including opposing views on why they have declined so drastically in North America. Includes the views of both labor and management. , Approaches the question of unions by examining an alternative technique which uses psychological skills and programs that could make unions unnecessary to their employees. Presents several examples to point out that the "we/they" mentality that has promoted unions must stop being reinforced. Documents arguments against the feasibility of this alternative approach through interviews with union experts and workers themselves. Examines the increasing role of the female in the work force in relationship to the discrepancies in pay, benefits, and advancement opportunities. Points out that women are a force to be reckoned with in unionizing., Presents the pros and cons of unions, using historic newsreel footage. Documents the decline of unionism, non-violent tactics, two points of view, and leaves the discussion open-ended.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.