Assessing Union Strategies in Indonesian Telecommunications Industry

Satrya, A. (2006). Assessing Union Strategies in Indonesian Telecommunications Industry. In: Martin Forsey, TASA 2006 Conference Proceedings. The Annual Conference of The Australian Sociological Association, University of Western Australia, (1-9). 4-7 December 2006.


Author Satrya, A.
Title of paper Assessing Union Strategies in Indonesian Telecommunications Industry
Conference Paper Type Fully Published Paper
Conference name The Annual Conference of The Australian Sociological Association
Conference location University of Western Australia
Conference dates 4-7 December 2006
Proceedings title TASA 2006 Conference Proceedings
Editor Martin Forsey
Place published Perth, W.A., Australia
Publisher University of Western Australia
Publication date 2006
Start page 1
End page 9
Total pages 9
Collection year 2006
Language eng
Abstract/Summary This article explores the implementation of a comprehensive model of union strategy,consisting of union aims, union methods, union tactics, and level of decision-making (Gahan 1998). The analysis further employs the framework of Boxall and Haynes (1997) to assess the dominant strategy pattern of the unions. Empirical data are provided from a survey of seven national enterprise unions in the telecommunications industry in Indonesia. Research findings reveal that consultancy unionism is playing important roles in explaining the relationships among unions, workers, and employers. This pattern of strategy places more emphasis on servicing and limited partnership with employers. The stronger organising solidarity from their members may improve their partnership in the interest of union survival facing tough competition in the telecommunications business.
Subjects E1
360299 Policy and Administration not elsewhere classified
750605 Public services management
1605 Policy and Administration
Keyword Unions
Consultancy unionism
Telecommunications industry
Indonesia
Q-Index Code E1

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