Unionization influence on employee well-being

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the reasons behind the worldwide trade union power decline by questioning and examining their effect on employee well-being. Theory: This study utilizes Job demands-resources theory and the four views of institutionalism, as part of the institutional theory, to interpret and analyze empirical findings and the identified societal patterns. Method: The method used is quantitative research based on secondary data from the European Social Survey, which were analyzed through a multiple regression analysis in SPSS consisting of 6 models. Results: In general, the results showed that both trade unions and job conditions have a direct influence on employee well-being, but trade unions could not indirectly affect well-being through job conditions, while the reverse mediation path was confirmed.