And if merger did so, what was the impact on the union's effectiveness in the various fields (such as organizing, servicing and collective bargaining) in which the union was active? In Unions and Legitimacy, Chaison and Bigelow argued that the concept of legitimacy provided a framework for understanding the sources of union strengths and weaknesses, and why some union survival strategies have failed.
If a merger occurred, what impact would it have on the union's effectiveness in its various areas (like organizing, servicing, and collective bargaining) where it was involved? Chaison and Bigelow argued that legitimacy could serve as a basis for understanding the reasons behind union strengths and weaknesses, and why certain survival strategies had been unsuccessful.