Wildcat strikes in U.S. manufacturing, 1960-1977

Article Abstract:

An examination of wildcat strikes, or strikes not sanctioned by national unions, in American manufacturing industries from 1960 to 1977 uses a model of wildcat strike occurrence based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' historical file. The model gives credence to the theory that wildcat strikes are an expression of a thin relationship between employees and management. This breaks down due to general industry and company job-related factors and larger-scale politics. Labor and management can work to improve the quality of working relationships, as opposed to merely focusing on the indications.

Wildcat strikes

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Unemployment insurance and strikes

Article Abstract:

In several states workers who are unemployed because of a labor dispute can collect unemployment benefits. Due to imperfect experience rating, such policies can create a public subsidy to strikes. This study examines whether these policies affect strike activity. In particular, both cross-sectional and fixed effects models are employed to test whether an increase in the public subsidy inherent in unemployment insurance leads to an increase in strike frequency. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Unemployment insurance

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Arbitrator characteristics and arbitrator decisions

Article Abstract:

This study uses a sample of 459 arbitrators to investigate the effect of arbitrator characteristics on arbitrated decisions in discharge and suspension cases. Little evidence is found of significant relationships between the characteristics of arbitrators and their decisions. The results raise serious doubts about the usefulness of the common labor and management practice of investigating arbitrators' backgrounds as part of arbitrator selection procedures. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Arbitrators

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