what unions focus on more in terms of agreements the procedu

what unions focus on more in terms of agreements the procedural or the substantive? Would you rather they benefit the workers in the long term than dealing with the short term aspect of disputes?

Solution

Substantive aspects of agreements establish the conditions of employment and covers topics such as wages, compensations, benefits, period of employment etc. Procedural aspects of agreements establish the procedures if there is a dispute with the substantive matters. This provides rules for disputes resolutions and conflict management and similar issues.

Unions focus on both, however, substantive aspects of agreement are main point of focus as they provide long-term points of the labor relations and related attributes. Procedural aspects provide solution to short-term issues such as labor disputes etc. and thus remain of less importance than the substantive aspects.