This paper
suggests that the causes of the decline in union member are (1) the workforce is now more mobile and (2) workers
are now solely concerned with their own individual welfare rather than the general good of all employees. The author points out that unions can no longer show their innate strength and power by threatening strikes and staging them because, today, lawyers are well versed in launching attacks against large firms, such as the cause of retired workers who had been affected by constant and long term exposure to
asbestos in an asbestos manufacturing company. The paper
suggests that, although union membership has been declining, job-related grievances have not decreased: If unions can handles these employee needs, can union membership be revitalized?