THE IMPACT OF DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS ON UNION COMMITMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF PUBLIC SERVANTS’ UNIONISM
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Union, Union Commitment, Demographic Factors, Public ServantAbstract
Membership size and the level of union commitment among members constitute the primary sources of influence for public sector unions. Consequently, while unions aim to retain their existing members, fostering union commitment is also critical for the recruitment of new members. This study investigates the levels of union commitment among public sector employees and examines the impact of demographic factors on members’ union commitment. Data were collected using a survey methodology, which incorporated demographic information, the Union Commitment Scale, and the Political Orientation Scale. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequencies, means, and percentages, alongside inferential analyses such as t-tests and one-way ANOVA. Specifically, the study explored the effects of gender, age, educational attainment, marital status, and seniority on union commitment. The findings revealed that gender, age, educational level, and seniority were significantly associated with union commitment, whereas marital status did not exhibit a significant effect. The results were also compared with previous studies investigating the relationship between demographic factors and union commitment. Based on these findings, recommendations are offered for public sector unions to enhance their members’ union commitment.
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