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Recruitment, Retention and Exit from Union Membership. An Analysis of Member Flows in Swiss Union Locals

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  • Daniel Oesch, 2012. "Recruitment, Retention and Exit from Union Membership. An Analysis of Member Flows in Swiss Union Locals," British Journal of Industrial Relations, London School of Economics, vol. 50(2), pages 287-307, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:brjirl:v:50:y:2012:i:2:p:287-307
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