A Case against Unionization in the Armed Forces.

Abstract

This paper examines the issue of unionization within the Armed Forces of the United States from a rational rather than emotional standpoint. The paper is introduced by an overview and an historical background which presents the development of legal framework for collective bargaining in both the private and public sectors, and establishes a context for the discussion of military issues. Three major issues are then developed and addressed in separate chapters: (1) the question of successful precedence; (2) the question of constitutionality; and (3) erosion of the military institution. The author concludes that there is no successful precedence, either in this country or in Western Europe. Further, that the existing law prohibiting union membership by members of the Armed Forces is in fact constitutional. Finally, that the problem of erosion, although real, is self-inflicted and can only be cured within. The author suggests that the question of unionization is not over and that professional associations, such as the AUSA, might be play an important part in eliminating the need from outside--for a military trade union.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 04, 1984
Accession Number
ADA141752

Entities

People

  • W. J. Furtado

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • Government Employees
  • Governments
  • Labor Unions
  • Law
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • National Guard
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Professional Associations
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.