We use structural equations to model Barling, Kelloway, and Bremermann's (1991) mediation model of family socialization in a unionized manufacturing setting. Contrary to expectations, our results indicate the relationship between parents' participation in union activities and their children's general union attitude is only partially mediated by parents' general union attitude. In addition, parents' union participation is found to exert a direct influence on their children's union commitment. Implications for labor unions include the restructuring of union activities to include children in order to lay a solid foundation for a future of committed union members.
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