I believe a new kind of union-management relationship is available for organizations that are willing to break the mold and try some experiments. I think of it as a “pro-productivity” union: a trade of more flexibility for more investments in workers, the tying of wages and benefits to productivity improvements in the company, and a proactive agenda to create entrepreneurial opportunities for all union members. The goal of a “pro-productivity” union is to align its members financially with the health of the company and encourage managerial flexibility to enhance the long-term profitability of
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