Multiplicity of unions weakens the power of collective bargaining

The study also concludes that rivalry of unions reduces the effectiveness of workers in securing their legitimate rights, multiplicity of unions weakens the power of collective bargaining and inter-union and intra-union rivalry undermines the strength and solidarity of the workers and finally that there has been drastic decline in trade union membership levels in most countries in the recent past which has led to renewed interest in the factors which influence the decision of employees to join unions.