The Effects Of Temporary Employment Contracts On Union Membership Status

Abstract

Temporary employment contracts are moderately new outside the agricultural sector and other periodic work has grown over time. This has been as a result of the changing nature of organizations, cultures, changes in the labour market and employment contracts. This has arisen due to globalization, changes in the employment contracts and improved human resource management practices. Contracts vary from term contracts, homework, casual, work through proxies, contingent work, casual, outsourcing and subcontracting. The unions on the other hand have thrived on funding from the union membership in a reciprocal association through collective bargaining agreements, training and education and social and economic empowerment of its members.