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Bilingualism: Relationships With Willingness to Participate in Union Activities

Lisa M. Kath

University of Connecticut

Carrie A. Bulger

Quinnipiac University

This study examined the effects of bilingualism on willingness to participate in union activities. Surveys were completed by bilingual Hispanic members (n = 48), monolingual (Spanish-only) Hispanic members (n = 25), and monolingual (English-only) White and Black members (n = 215, n = 61, respectively) from a local union representing semiskilled workers. The concept of second-culture competence from biculturalism theory was used to explain the influence of bilingualism on willingness to participate. In contrast with White and Black members, bilingual Hispanic members were more willing to participate, whereas monolingual Hispanic members were less willing to participate. Implications for union policy on enhancing participation among Hispanic members are discussed.

Key Words: bilingualism • union participation • Hispanics • ethnicity

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