Unionization and plant closure in Canada
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DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-5982.2006.00386.x
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- Tony Fang & John S. Heywood, 2006. "Unionization and plant closure in Canada," Canadian Journal of Economics, Canadian Economics Association, vol. 39(4), pages 1173-1194, November.
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