Chaison, Gary N. Union mergers in hard times : : the view from five countries / [electronic resource] / Gary N. Chaison.. — Ithaca ; London : : ILR Press,, 1996.. — xviii, 248 p. ; 23 cm. - Cornell international industrial and labor relations reports ; no. 31.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [213]-242) and index.

Introduction: The union merger process -- The United States: merging for growth and survival -- Canada: new pressures and possibilities -- Great Britain: the merger tradition continues -- Australia: rationalization through amalgamation -- New Zealand: in the aftermath of the 1,000-member rule -- Conclusions: The merger option in hard times --Appendix 1. Union mergers in the United States, 1980-1994 -- Appendix 2. Union mergers in Canada, 1980-1993 -- Appendix 3. Union mergers in Great Britain, 1980-1993 -- Appendix 4. Union mergers in Australia, 1980-1994 -- Appendix 5. Union mergers in New Zealand, 1986-1993.



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Labor unions--Mergers--Case studies.
Syndicats--Fusion--Cas, Études de.

HD6490.C62 / C43 1996

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