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Canadian Union Density 1980 to 1998 and Prospects for the Future: An Empirical Investigation

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An examination of the factors that determine Canadian union density reveals long-run decline in union membership growth. A stock-flow accounting analysis decomposes union membership growth into net growth due to "recognition" and net growth due to "economic and other" factors. These components are compared and then each is more closely examined. Net growth due to recognition is dissected to reveal the importance of organizing activity and certification success. Regression and shift-share analysis are used to test for the impact of cyclical and structural change on net growth due to economic and other factors. Projections of union density are used to consider the implications of changes in the last two decades for the future of Canadian union density.

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  • Susan Johnson, 2002. "Canadian Union Density 1980 to 1998 and Prospects for the Future: An Empirical Investigation," Canadian Public Policy, University of Toronto Press, vol. 28(3), pages 333-349, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:cpp:issued:v:28:y:2002:i:3:p:333-349
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    1. James Ashwell, 2021. "A Strengthening Position at the Bargaining Table? Understanding the Productivity-Median Wage Gap in Canada, 1976-2019," CSLS Research Reports 2021-09, Centre for the Study of Living Standards.
    2. Robert Andersen & M. McIvor, 2013. "GINI Country Report: Growing Inequalities and their Impacts in Canada," GINI Country Reports canada, AIAS, Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Labour Studies.

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