The Impact of Union Amalgamation on Membership: An Australian Case Study

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The Impact of Union Amalgamation on Membership: An Australian Case Study

In 1980s and 1990s, Australian trade unions tried to combat declining influence and membership numbers by amalgamating with other unions in the same or related industries. Much has been written on union mergers, but little on how these affect the membership. This article aims to contribute to the li...

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Main Author:	Oliver, Bobbie
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Sage Publications 2016
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/2737

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