THE EFFECTS OF UNIONISM ON RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION METHODS

This study develops and tests a model of union effects on staffing pra ctices. Unionism is found to be associated with fewer recruitment sour ces-suggesting that unionism reduces the need to increase applicant su pply. Some data suggest that unionization increases the use of formal selection methods-consistent with arguments that higher costs make it important that the best applicants be selected. Other data support the idea that unions resist selection practices that break down the colle ctive identity among workers.