Question

5. Two fairly rare union security measures are the agency shop and the preferntial shop. Differentiate between these two approaches to union security.

Answer 1

Union security is the procedure which guarantee a stable membership and a stable income to an employee in the organisation. This is not an issue which is unique to the public sector.

Difference between agency shop and the preferential shop

• Agency shop : Agency shop requires that all employees whether union or non-union employees pay an amount which is equivalent to union dues and initiation fees to the union. Such amount is called service charge or agency fees, which is paid as a condition of employment. It is collected on the belief that union is the representative of all employees in an organisation.
• Preferential shop : This is contract which states that the preference must be given to the union members in hiring. Union membership may not be a condition of continued employment. This is banned by National Labor Relations Act.Di