Union Influence and Codetermination
Union influence can be manifested in various ways,including membership,strikes,and public relations. In Europe much of the influence of labor unions arises from the premise of of industrial democracy-the belief that workers should have a voice in how businesses are run. In some countries , most notably Germany .union influence extends far beyond traditional boundaries of labor-management relations. The approach taken in Germany is called codetermination and provides for cooperation between management and labor in running the business.