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In the interest of everyone? Support for social movement unionism among union officials in Quebec (Canada)

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  • Lorenzo Frangi
  • Sinisa Hadziabdic
  • Anthony C. Masi

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Using a mixed‐method research design involving interviews and a survey, we examined how union officials in Quebec perceive social movement unionism (SMU). We show that union officials view SMU as a multifaceted phenomenon with ideal and pragmatic dimensions. They are torn between strong support for the ideals of SMU and a practical reluctance to use members’ dues to provide services to non‐members. Experience with civil society organisations mitigates this tension, encouraging union officials to defend the interests of everyone not only as an ideal, but also as a strategy that allows unions to protect members and unrepresented workers.

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  • Lorenzo Frangi & Sinisa Hadziabdic & Anthony C. Masi, 2022. "In the interest of everyone? Support for social movement unionism among union officials in Quebec (Canada)," Industrial Relations Journal, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 53(5), pages 446-465, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:indrel:v:53:y:2022:i:5:p:446-465
    DOI: 10.1111/irj.12380
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