Union governance

The way in which powers are exercised in unions, particularly as regards openness, participation, accountability, effectiveness and coherence.

"Union governance systems are structures designed to identify, legitimize, and foster member commitment to organizational goals and leaders."
(Jarley, P., et National union governance: An empirically-grounded systems approach, Journal of labor research, Vol 21, no. 2, 2000, p. 227-246. visited 2010-03-16)