A Union security agreement aims at

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UGC NET Paper 2: Management 20th Dec 2018 Shift 2

getting more benefits from an organisation.
recognition of union by employer.
determining the extent to which the agreement protects the union in holding its membership and collecting its dues.
making jobs secure for members of the union.

Answer 1

The correct option is recognition of union by employer.

Key Points

A Union security agreement is a contractual agreement between an employer and labor, union that outline the conditions under which employees are required to join or support the union
This agreement mainly falls into three categories are

1)Closed shop

2)Union Shop

3)Agency shop

The primary aim of the union security agreement is to ensure that the union has the necessary resources to negotiate better wages, working conditions, and benefits.
This is all ensured by a bargain with the employer by the concerned union

Hence the correct option is recognition of union by employer.