The changing role of unions: A review essay

Journal of Labor Research

Volumn 27, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 423-434

  Chaison, Gary ^a  

^a CLARK UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 33747069619     PISSN: 01953613     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12122-006-1032-x     Document Type: Conference Paper

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