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Given today's globally competitive work environment, assess whether larger, more powerful unions (similar to AFL-CIO and SEIU) favorably represent their members or whether smaller, more targeted unions would better meet the needs of their members.

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Powerful Unions versus Smaller Unions

Comparing a larger union to a smaller union entails looking at several things. The union was originally formed to support the employees and protect them from unfair practices. Given today's globally competitive work environment, it could be argued either way as to whether the larger union is better equipped to represent their members or whether the smaller, more targeted unions are ...

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