Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5062584 Economics Letters 2007 5 Pages PDF
Abstract

We present new estimates for union wage effects, using a unique dataset with information on job skill requirements. We find the union wage premium to be smaller at higher skill levels, consistent with the view that unions work to decrease skill differentials.

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New estimates of union wage effects in the U.S.
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