Unions have found it particularly difficult to organize workers in service-based industries. Why?


Unions have found that the service industry is largely composed of small firms. Since worker tasks are generally more varied in the service sector than in that of manufacturing, it makes it harder for workers to negotiate as a group. Also, many of these workers in small firms find unions less appealing because they are able to forge more personal relationships with management and owners.

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