Unionization and tenure and rank outcomes in Ohio universities

Article Abstract:

We explore whether unionization affects tenure and promotion outcomes. Using data on 4,276 faculty from seven Ohio public universities, we find that unionization increases the probability that an individual will be tenured. Unionization also increases (decreases) the probability that an individual will be a full (assistant) professor. Moreover, unionization may standardize the promotion process across disciplines. The largest effect on the promotion process is related to length of service. Faculty who are with an institution longer are more likely to be tenured or in higher ranks. This result occurs for two reasons: (1) The tenure and promotion processes are directly related to the number of years an individual works at an institution. Tenure decisions usually have time limitations, and although promotion decisions are not as directly tied to time, one generally becomes a full professor after the attainment of tenure and the rank of an associate professor; (2) Controlling for other factors, senior union faculty are more likely to be tenured or full professors, and they appear to be able to obtain higher ranks more easily. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Colleges and universities, Employee Promotion, Universities and colleges, College teachers, College faculty, Employee promotions, Teacher tenure

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Collective bargaining and the determinants of teachers' salaries

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Using a national sample of public high schools, we find that bargaining spillovers play an important role in teachers' labor markets. The spillover variable consistently indicates a larger bargaining effect than does the collective bargaining coverage dummy. We estimate that a 10 percent increase in the state density of teachers' unions increases the highest teacher salaries by 2.6 percent and the lowest by 0.2 percent. Consistent with prior research, teacher union density was most strongly associated with highest salaries and had a nonsignificant positive association with lowest salaries. Teachers' unions also affect the structural determinants of teachers' salaries, offering some additional evidence supporting a median voter model. The proportion of unionized teachers with higher levels of education and experience (i.e., the highest paid) is positively related to highest salaries. Finally, our results confirm the importance of demand factors in teacher wage determination. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Compensation and benefits, Teachers, Collective bargaining, High school teachers

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Explaining the unionism gap: public-private sector differences in preferences for unionization

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Data indicate a substantial and growing "unionism" gap between the public and private sectors. Previous research identifies possible explanations for this gap, including preferences for collective action, political considerations, fears of employer retaliation, and concerns about job security. Our results provide support for these explanations, but also suggest that perceived differences between private and public sector unions may be a significant factor. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Private sector, Public sector

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