An identity perspective on the propensity of high-tech talent to unionize

Journal of Labor Research

Volumn 24, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 31-53

  Milton, Laurie P ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY   (Canada)

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EID: 0037413224     PISSN: 01953613     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12122-003-1028-8     Document Type: Conference Paper

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