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Justice on the Job: Perspectives on the Erosion of Collective Bargaining in the United States

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  • Richard N. Block
    (Michigan State University)

  • Sheldon Friedman
    (AFL-CIO)

  • Michelle Kaminski
    (Michigan State University)

  • Andy Levin
    (AFL-CIO)

Abstract

This volume examines the state of workers’ freedom to form unions and bargain collectively. The contributors present empirical evidence to support their innovative ideas for advancing workers' rights.

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  • Richard N. Block & Sheldon Friedman & Michelle Kaminski & Andy Levin (ed.), 2006. "Justice on the Job: Perspectives on the Erosion of Collective Bargaining in the United States," Books from Upjohn Press, W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, number joj, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:upj:ubooks:joj
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    Keywords

    collective bargaining; unions; union-management cooperation; labor relations; contracts;
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    JEL classification:

    • J5 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Labor-Management Relations, Trade Unions, and Collective Bargaining

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