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To explain white collar workers' expectations about what unions should do when technological change occurs in the workplace, 2 attitude scales were used. The data indicate that the industries in which employees works as well as their perception about whether computerized technology makes their job rewarding or creates de-skilling are all significant predictors of their attitude regarding a union's decision to accept or resist technological change. Non-union members and managers, in contrast to union members, appear to be concerned about: 1. bread-and-butter issues, and 2. quality of work issues and therefore, are somewhat less likely to feel positive about a union that accepts and helps workers adapt to new office technology.